All four crew members safely ejected after two U.S. Navy aircraft collided and crashed during an air show performance on Sunday at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, military officials confirmed.
The incident involved two EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 129 based at Whidbey Island, Washington.
According to Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, the jets were participating in an aerial demonstration when the collision occurred.
“The four crew members from both jets safely ejected and are being evaluated by medical personnel,” Umayam said in a statement.
Mid-Air Collision During Demonstration Flight
The crash happened during a scheduled air show event at Mountain Home Air Force Base, located roughly 50 miles south of Boise.
Videos shared online by spectators captured the dramatic moments after the collision, showing four parachutes deploying in the sky as the aircraft fell toward the ground near the base.
The footage quickly spread across social media as witnesses described seeing the aircraft break apart during the performance.
Base Locked Down After Incident
Military officials confirmed that nobody on the ground at the base was injured during the crash.
Following the incident, Mountain Home Air Force Base announced on social media that the installation had been temporarily locked down as emergency crews responded.
Authorities have not yet released details about the extent of the damage or exactly where the aircraft impacted.
Investigation Expected Into Cause Of Crash
The EA-18G Growler is a specialized electronic warfare aircraft used by the U.S. Navy for radar jamming and electronic attack missions. The aircraft is a modified version of the F/A-18 Super Hornet and typically operates with a two-person crew.
An investigation into the collision is expected as military officials work to determine what caused the aircraft to make contact during the demonstration.
The incident marks another high-profile military aviation accident involving demonstration flights, which often require complex low-altitude maneuvers and close aircraft coordination.
