Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected after two fighter jets collided during a US air show. The incident occurred near Idaho's Mountain Home Air Force Base, prompting a brief lockdown and cancellation of the event. An investigation is currently underway, and the aircrew is reported to be in stable condition.
- ▪Two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show.
- ▪All four crew members safely ejected and are in stable condition.
- ▪The incident led to a brief lockdown of the base and cancellation of the air show.
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- ▪ How four US Navy pilots survived horrific mid-air fighter jet collision — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Pilots parachute from jets after mid-flight collision at US air show — ABC News (Australia)
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Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadGetty ImagesFour crew members are in stable condition after two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, officials say. All the aircrew safely ejected from US Navy EA18-G jets that were performing an aerial demonstration when they crashed, a US Navy spokesperson told the BBC's US partner CBS News. It is unclear if they were injured.The dramatic incident happened on Sunday, during the second and final day of the Gunfighter Skies air show, 2 miles (3.2km) northwest of Idaho's Mountain Home Air Force Base.A fire erupted and the base was briefly locked down as the rest of the air show was cancelled.
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