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Two EA-18G Growler Jets Crash at Mountain Home AFB Air Show, Idaho
Occurred 17 May 2026·Detected 18 May 2026·
🇺🇸 Mountain Home Air Force Base, western Idaho, United States7 reportsEnded 19 May 2026
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Two EA-18G Growler jets collided midair approximately 2 miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho during the Gunfighter Skies air show on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Following the collision, four parachutes were observed deploying, suggesting all crew members may have ejected. Mountain Home AFB was locked down as emergency crews responded and an investigation was launched. The incident occurred during a public air show event at the military installation.
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Impact verdict
Medium impact. A midair collision involving two military jets with crew ejections represents a significant aviation loss event; however, military aircraft insurance exposure in the commercial market is limited, with primary impact likely on casualty and liability lines given the public air show context and potential ground risks.
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An incident involving aircraft occurred at Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies air show on Sunday 17 May 2026▾
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Mountain Home AFB was locked down following the incident▾
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An investigation is underway, confirmed by a spokesperson to Reuters▾
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The base is located in western Idaho▾
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Two EA-18G Growler jets crashed approximately 2 miles from Mountain Home AFB, according to Airshow News social media post▾
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A midair collision between the two jets occurred▾
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Four parachutes were seen deployed following the collision, suggesting crew ejections▾
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Casualty status of crew members is unknown▾
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Cause of the midair collision has not been determined▾
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Extent of ground damage, if any, is unconfirmed▾
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Whether spectators or ground personnel were affected is unknown▾
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Geographic Zone Matches
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Affected countries
🇺🇸 United States
Timeline
Status Change28 May 2026, 21:22
Lifecycle changed
monitoring → closed
Closure28 May 2026, 21:22
Event Closed
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Status Change19 May 2026, 01:30
Status changed to monitoring
Auto-transitioned: no updates for 6 hours
Status Change18 May 2026, 15:54
Status changed to active
Auto-promoted: 3+ sources
Corroboration18 May 2026, 15:54
Two US Navy jets collided during an air show performance at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident was captured on video and published by Al Jazeera on 18 May 2026. Details on casualties, aircraft damage, and cause of the collision remain limited in the source material. The event represents a significant aviation accident with potential implications for military aviation insurance and liability.
Source: Al Jazeera (Mainstream Media) · View source
Status Change18 May 2026, 15:48
Status changed to developing
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Corroboration18 May 2026, 15:48
Two US Navy/Air Force F/A-18 fighter jets collided mid-air during an airshow, resulting in both aircraft being destroyed. The incident caused Mountain Home Air Base to be temporarily closed while investigations commenced. All four pilots successfully ejected and survived the crash.
Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source
Initial Detection18 May 2026, 15:18
Initial Detection
Two EA-18G Growler jets collided midair approximately 2 miles from Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho during the Gunfighter Skies air show on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Following the collision, four parachutes were observed deploying, suggesting all crew members may have ejected. Mountain Home AFB was locked down as emergency crews responded and an investigation was launched. The incident occurred during a public air show event at the military installation.
A social media post by Airshow News said that two EA-18G Growler jets crashed 2 miles from Mountain Home air force base during the Gunfighter Skies air show. Following the midair collision, four parachutes were seen deployed, Airshow News said.
Source: The Guardian World (Mainstream Media) · View source
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