A Mountain Home, Idaho, man who rushed to help four crew members after they ejected from a military plane said the pilot remained concerned about the safety of others.
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho — A man who was one of the first to rescue four crew members who ejected from a military aircraft near Mountain Home Air Force Base is sharing his first-hand account of the shocking crash.
Steven Everett tells KTVB He was watching an air show at a nearby field when he saw the crash happening and rushed to the scene to help.
“They hit pretty hard,” Everett said. “They’re pretty low in elevation.”
Everett said he rushed to the area where the crew landed. He said despite the severity of the accident, all four were conscious and moving around when rescuers arrived.
“Honestly, everyone is nice,” he said. “We arrived as soon as they landed. They were already up and moving around. We made sure everything was OK.”
One crew member suffered a cut on his face when his glasses hit him during ejection, and another appeared to have suffered a concussion, he said.
“We stabilized their condition until other medical staff showed up,” he said.
What stood out most, Everett said, was the crew’s reaction after the crash.
“The captain who came down, all he cared about was whether other people were hurt,” Everett said. “That’s all they care about. They’re the best.”
Everett described an emotional moment among the crew after realizing all four crew members were safe.
“It was the biggest hug I’ve ever had,” she said. “I hugged all four of them. I was happy to see them stand up. I was happy to see them doing well.”
