A midair collision occurred Sunday between two Navy F/A-18 fighter jets at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Four deployed parachutes were seen in a video recorded at the base, and the naval pilots are reported to be safe.
BREAKING: Mid-air collision involving Navy Super Hornets/Growlers during Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho; 4 parachutes seen. pic.twitter.com/EuuDAaT6GI
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An air announcer told the crowd the crews were found safe after ejecting successfully and were spotted a mile south of where the smoke was, according to the Idaho Statesman. A helicopter was sent as part of the emergency response, along with the crash fire crew and additional emergency services.
The base locked down after the collision, and officials said an investigation into the incident is underway, according to the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters Facebook page, which noted that “more details will be released when they become available.”
