The Associated Press reported that all four crew members involved in the collision ejected safely.
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho — Two jets collided at the Gunslingers Sky air show in Mountain Home, Idaho, and four crew members ejected safely from the aircraft, the Associated Press reported.
This is the second day of the air show. Kim Sykes, Director of Marketing told the ap.p. Four crew members safely evacuated two Navy planes after they crashed Sunday morning.
commander. Amelia Umayam, a spokesperson for U.S. Pacific Fleet Naval Air Forces, said the incident occurred during an aerial demonstration by two Navy jets, identified as an EA18-G Growler.
Spectator video showed a plume of black smoke billowing from the area. Other spectator images show four parachutes leaving the crash site.
On Sunday at approximately 1:20 p.m., the Mountain Home Police Department reminded the public that events for the remainder of the day were officially canceled. Police emphasize that you should not drive to the area to watch.
An investigation into an aircraft accident is ongoing and law enforcement officers are on scene, officials said in an update around 1 p.m. Sunday. According to the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, they helped close Highway 167 to clear traffic to assist first responders.
Hannah Jungo’s spectator image shows the moment the two jets collided, with a parachute visible in the image.
KTVB reached out to the base’s public affairs office, who said they are working to provide more details about the incident. Mountain Home Gunfighters posted on social media that the base was on lockdown.
This is a development story. Please check back for updates.
