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Two Fighter Jets Crash During Idaho Air Show: What Happened to the Four Aviators?

A dramatic military aviation accident in Idaho captured the attention of spectators in May 2026, when two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft collided in midair during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base. All four crew members successfully ejected, turning a terrifying accident into a story of survival, quick decisions, and highly trained emergency response.

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A Terrifying Moment in the Sky

Air shows are designed to demonstrate the precision, discipline, and extraordinary skill of military aviators. Spectators gather to watch aircraft perform maneuvers that can appear almost effortless from the ground.

But on May 17, 2026, a routine demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho suddenly became a serious aviation emergency.

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers were performing as part of the Growler Airshow Team when the aircraft collided in midair. The incident occurred near Mountain Home Air Force Base, about 50 miles southeast of Boise.