Two US Navy Fighter Jets Crash During Idaho Air Show

Two EA-18G Growler fighter jets belonging to the United States Navy crashed after colliding midair during an air show in the US state of Idaho.

According to American media reports, the incident occurred on Sunday during an air show when the two military aircraft collided in the air before crashing to the ground. The accident reportedly happened nearly two miles away from Mountain Home Air Force Base.

Officials said all four pilots aboard the two aircraft successfully performed emergency ejections before the jets crashed. Rescue and emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene after the incident.

American media reported that investigations into the cause of the collision are currently underway. Authorities are examining flight operations and safety procedures followed during the air show performance.

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Following the crash, Mountain Home Air Force Base was placed under lockdown as a precautionary measure. Security personnel restricted access to the area while emergency crews continued response operations.

The incident has raised concerns about air show safety and military flight coordination. However, officials confirmed that the pilots survived after ejecting safely before the aircraft were destroyed.