Pilots parachute from jets after mid-flight collision at US air show
Two fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, leading to the pilots ejecting and parachuting to safety. Emergency responders are on the scene, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway. The air show, which marked the return of the event after eight years, has been canceled following the crash.
- ▪The collision occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
- ▪Four crew members ejected and parachuted to safety after the crash.
- ▪Emergency responders are currently on the scene and an investigation is ongoing.
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- ▪ Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show — BBC News — World
- ▪ How four US Navy pilots survived horrific mid-air fighter jet collision — Times of India — Top
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 21:50:15 +0000 |
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Jets collide during air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in IdahoBy Fergus Gregg with ReutersTopic:Air IncidentsMon 18 May 2026 at 7:50amMon 18 May 2026 at 7:50amMon 18 May 2026 at 7:50amOrganisers say the incident is under investigation and a route has been arranged for guests to leave the base. (Facebook: Mountain Home Air Force Base)In short: Two jets have collided in mid-air over a US Air Force Base in Idaho. The two aircraft drifted together and crashed, prompting four crew members to eject and parachute to safety.
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