When they were offering an air show, two US fighter jets They collided this Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, in the state of Idaho, USA
In images circulating on social networks, we can see how The two aircraft fly a short distance when they collide in mid-air, before crashing and catching fire. In the process, four crew members are seen deploying their parachutes to get to safety.
The organizers of the event confirmed in a statement posted on Facebook that there was a “air incident” during the show Gunfighter Skies. They noted that emergency teams immediately responded to the scene. “An investigation is underway and more details will be provided as they become available,” the message stated.
According to international media, the aircraft involved are a Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and a Boeing EA-18G Growler. Furthermore, they indicated that the four Navy pilots They had been found “safe and sound”.
“The crews were able to eject. They are located about a mile south of where the smoke is. The parachute they landed“, quoted the local media Idaho Statesman to an air show presenter.
The base, known as the “Gunfighters” and home to the US Air Force’s 366th Fighter Wing, also announced that its facilities will remain closed due to the accident until further notice.
Besides, The authorities suspended the festival for the rest of the day and restricted access to the air base. Mountain Home Police asked that the public not approach the scene.
He Gunfighter Skies is a celebration of aviation history that includes flight demonstrations and parachute jumps. According to the Argentine newspaper The Nation, accidents have already been recorded in previous editions.
“In 2018, a hang glider pilot died during an exhibition and, in 2003, a Thunderbirds plane crashed at the same festival, although the pilot managed to eject successfully,” he said.
Until now, no further details have been provided about the accident this Sunday, May 17, 2026, nor about the official status of the people involved.
BREAKING: 2 fighter jets collide and crash during air show in Idaho pic.twitter.com/qmw3O4rZp4
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