Two EA-18 fighter jets collide at Mountain Home airshow, pilots ejected safely
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- Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets from Electronic Attack Squadron 129 collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
- All four crew members safely ejected and were evaluated by medical personnel, with no injuries reported on the ground.
- The crash prompted a base lockdown and closure of SH-167 near the base for a multi-day investigation.
- The air show industry has seen improved safety in recent years, with no fatalities in U.S. air shows in 2024 and 2025, and no spectator deaths since 1952.
- Videos captured the collision, parachute ejections, and fireball impact, while officials noted good weather conditions at the time.