Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show

"Bystander video posted to Facebook showed two jets making contact in the air, then twisting and careening in the sky before hitting the ground and erupting in a plume of dirt and fire. Four parachutes could be seen floating above the crash site. The Idaho Statesman newspaper reported that an announcer at the air show told the crowd that the four Navy pilots were "found safe.""

"After the incident, the Mountain Home Air Force Base announced that the remainder of the two-day Gunfighter Skies Air Show was being canceled and "an investigation is underway." "Please DO NOT travel to or attempt to access Mountain Home Air Force Base as a spectator, as the event will no longer be taking place," the Mountain Home Police Department announced online. "We understand many were looking forward to this event and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.""

"The base later reported. "The aircrew involved in the incident are in stable condition," the base later reported. The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho went into lockdown and emergency responders rushed to the area on Sunday following an "aircraft incident" in which two military jets collided at an air show, according to the base and video posted to social media."

"The event included performances involving a restored World War II-era bomber, Black Hawk helicopters and modern military aircraft. "This event attaches a face to the mission, showcasing the skilled professionals and dedicated Airmen who make airpower possible," said Col. D. Ray Gunter, commander of the 366th Fighter Wing, when announcing the show earlier this year."

Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho entered lockdown after an aircraft incident during an air show involving two military jets. Bystander video showed the jets making contact in the air, twisting and falling before hitting the ground and erupting in dirt and fire. Four parachutes were seen above the crash site. An announcer told the crowd that four Navy pilots were found safe. The base later reported the aircrew involved were in stable condition. The remainder of the two-day Gunfighter Skies Air Show was canceled, and an investigation was underway. The police department asked people not to travel to or access the base as spectators.

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