Dramatic Moment Two Navy Fighter Jets Collide Midair During Idaho Air Show

Shocking video footage captured the terrifying moment two U.S. Navy fighter jets collided midair during an air show in Idaho, forcing all four crew members to eject as stunned spectators watched parachutes descend from the sky.

The collision occurred Saturday during the Gunfighter Skies air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, where two EA-18G Growler aircraft reportedly struck each other while performing aerial maneuvers approximately two miles from the base.

Video circulating online shows the aircraft flying in close formation moments before the dramatic impact, followed by debris and parachutes appearing in the sky as emergency procedures unfolded in real time.

Witnesses reported seeing four parachutes descending safely toward the ground shortly after the collision, confirming that both two-person crews had successfully ejected from the aircraft.

According to reports, all four service members survived the crash and were later described as being in stable condition with only minor injuries or medical concerns following the emergency ejection.

The terrifying scene immediately triggered a lockdown at the air base as emergency personnel rushed to respond to the crash site. Officials later confirmed the remainder of the air show was canceled following the incident.

The EA-18G Growler is one of the U.S. Navy’s highly specialized electronic warfare aircraft and is based on the F/A-18 Super Hornet platform. The sophisticated jets are designed for radar jamming, electronic attack operations, and support missions during combat operations.

The dramatic survival of all four crew members has already been described online as remarkable, given the extreme risks involved in low-altitude aerial collisions during demonstration flights.

Military ejection systems use rocket-assisted seats capable of propelling pilots and crew members clear of damaged aircraft within fractions of a second. In the footage, spectators can reportedly be heard reacting with shock as the parachutes become visible overhead moments after the collision.

Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed exactly what caused the aircraft to strike each other during the performance.

A joint Navy and Air Force investigation is now underway as officials examine flight data, communications, and witness footage to determine how the collision occurred during the highly choreographed demonstration.

The loss of two military aircraft in a single incident is expected to represent a significant financial and operational blow, with EA-18G Growlers valued at tens of millions of dollars each.

Air show accidents involving military demonstration teams remain relatively rare but often draw intense scrutiny due to the complex precision flying involved and the inherent dangers of close-formation aerial maneuvers.