Two US Navy jets collide mid-air during Idaho air show
The incident occurred approximately two miles north-west of Mountain Home Air Force Base
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jets collided mid-air on Sunday during the final day of the Gunfighter Skies air show in Idaho, officials said.
The incident occurred approximately two miles north-west of Mountain Home Air Force Base, says the BBC.
All four crew members involved in the collision successfully ejected from the aircraft. They were evaluated by medical personnel and reported to be in stable condition. Additionally, organisers confirmed that no injuries occurred among the spectators or personnel at the military base.
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The aircraft involved were EA-18G Growlers assigned to an electronic attack squadron from Washington state. The jets are valued at approximately $67 million each. Following the mid-air collision, a fire erupted at the site, and the Air Force base was briefly placed under lockdown.
The remainder of the Gunfighter Skies air show was cancelled following the crash. An investigation into the cause of the collision is currently underway.
