Idaho air show midair crash prompts safety review after four eject
TL;DR
Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers collided midair during the Gunfighter Skies show at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho; all four crew members ejected and parachuted to safety, with one non-life-threatening injury. The crash is under investigation, with early analysis suggesting pilot error in a formation maneuver.
- What to know about a midair collision between 2 Navy jets at an Idaho air show PBS
- In-air crash reported at Gunfighter Skies Air Show, air crew members in 'stable condition' Boise State Public Radio
- Two F-18 fighter jets have crashed during an airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base KBOI
- 4 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island crewmembers survive fighter jet collision at air show KOMO
- 'Absolutely amazing guys': Civilian recounts helping aircrew after jet crash KTVB
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