Two Jets Collide Midair at Idaho Air Show
Two aircraft crashed after colliding during the Gunfighters Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday. The base was placed on lockdown following the incident. No details on casualties or cause have been released.
New York PostTwo jets collided in midair and crashed during the Gunfighters Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday. The aircraft were participating in the event, held about 50 miles southeast of Boise, when the collision occurred on the second day of the show. Video footage showed the jets flying close together before colliding and deploying parachutes.
Both aircraft struck the runway, producing a large fireball and plume of black smoke. Dramatic video captured the collision and the resulting impact. Organizers confirmed the base was locked down after the crash. The Mountain Home Gunfighters posted a statement on social media announcing the lockdown.
No further details have been released about the cause of the crash or any reported casualties. The base did not respond immediately to requests for comment. This is a breaking story.
