Two Planes Crash At Idaho Military Air Show
Topline
Two military aircraft collided mid-air before crashing at an air show in Idaho, according to multiple reportsthough the pilots were said to be able to safely eject.
Key Facts
In posts on social mediathe 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 on social media appears to show the pilots ejected from the planes.
In a separate postthe Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters said the base would be locked down in the immediate aftermath.
The crash involved two U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growlers, Reuters reported citing the outlet Airshow Newswhich were reportedly being flown by members of the U.S. Navy Growler Airshow Team.
Organizers for the event told the Associated Press the pilots were able to eject from their aircraft safely.
What We Don’t Know
It is unclear what led to the crash.
News Peg
Video of the crash began circulating on social media on Sunday afternoon, including footage from spectators of black smoke rising in the distance. An announcer at the airshow told the crowd the pilots were “found safe,” the Idaho Statesman reported, although the exact status of pilots remains unclear as of Sunday afternoon. Mountain Home Air Force Base did not immediately return a request for comment from Forbes.
