Two U.S. Navy aircraft collided in mid-air during a demonstration in Idaho, but all four crew members ejected safely, according to the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho — Four crew members ejected safely after two U.S. Navy aircraft collided in midair during a demonstration in Idaho on Sunday, according to U.S. Pacific Fleet.
The aircraft involved were two EA-18G Growler aircraft belonging to the 129th Electronic Attack Squadron on Whidbey Island. According to the U.S. Pacific Fleet, they were participating in an air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.
commander. Amelia Umayam, a spokesperson for U.S. Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet, said the collision occurred around 12:10 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time during the Gunslingers Sky air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
The two aircraft were part of a demonstration involving four crew members.
Umayam said all four crew members ejected safely from the plane and were being evaluated by medical personnel. Emergency personnel rushed to the scene after the accident.
The incident remains under investigation. Officials said more information will be released as it becomes available.
The EA-18G Growler is a variant of the F/A-18 family of aircraft that combines the F/A-18F Super Hornet platform with electronic warfare systems.
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