Two EA-18 fighter jets collide at Mountain Home airshow, pilots ejected safely
Two U.S. Navy EA-18 fighter jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, but all four crew members ejected safely. The incident occurred while the jets were performing an aerial demonstration, and no injuries were reported on the ground. The air show, which celebrates aviation history, has been held at the base since 2018, and safety measures have been a focus in the industry.
- ▪The collision involved two EA-18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129.
- ▪All four crew members safely ejected and were evaluated by medical personnel.
- ▪The air show is a celebration of aviation history and modern military capabilities.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 21:45:30 +0000 |
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All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed on Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, officials said.The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet.The aircraft were performing an aerial demonstration when the crash happened, Umayam said in a statement. She said the four crew members from both jets safely ejected and were being evaluated by medical personnel.
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