Apparent Military Jets Collide At Idaho Air Show
Two military jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho, leading to their crash. The incident involved U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growlers and occurred near the Mountain Home Air Force Base. Initial reports indicate that the pilots ejected safely, but further details are still emerging.
- ▪The collision took place at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show on Sunday.
- ▪Video footage shows black smoke rising and the pilots ejecting from the aircraft.
- ▪Mountain Home Air Force Base confirmed the incident and is currently investigating.
24 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 24 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 11 centre, 1 lean right, 4 right.
- ▪ Two Navy jets collide at Idaho air show, all four crew eject safely — Boing Boing
- ▪ Navy crew members eject safely after air show crash — The Hill
- ▪ 2 Navy jets crash in midair during air show in Idaho — CBS News — Top
- ▪ WATCH: 2 fighter jets collide midair at Idaho Air Force base air show — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho — The Washington Times
- ▪ Fighter jets collide at US air show — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho, organizer says — ABC News — US
- ▪ Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Moment of collision between two Navy jets at Idaho air show — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show — BBC News
- ▪ 2 Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho, 4 crew members eject safely — r/news
- ▪ Two Navy jets collide during air show at US military base — The Sydney Morning Herald
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BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsApparent Military Jets Collide At Idaho Air ShowByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 04:08pm EDTMay 17, 2026, 04:28pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineTwo apparent military aircraft collided mid-air before crashing at an air show in Idaho, according to local reports, though few details about the incident were immediately available.Key FactsIn posts on social media, the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters confirmed an “aircraft incident” took place at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show on Sunday.The incident happened about two miles northwest of the base, and first responders are investigating.Video of the incident circulating…
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