Two Fighter Jets Collide Midair, Prompting Service Member Ejections, Closure Of Air Force Base
Four service members are reportedly OK after two United States Navy jets collided during a Sunday flight demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base. The base acknowledged an “aircraft incident” in a subsequent…
Four service members are reportedly OK after two United States Navy jets collided during a Sunday flight demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
The base acknowledged an “aircraft incident” in a subsequent Facebook post, saying it took place two miles northwest of the installation which hosts a wing of F-15E Strike Eagles. Video posted to social media shows the Navy EA-18G Growler electronic warfare planes assigned to Electronic Warfare Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) appearing to crash together before the four service members ejected from their jets.
“The Mountain Home Air Show has been officially canceled. 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, Idaho, Police Department posted to Facebook. “We understand many were looking forward to this event and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please help US spread the word by sharing this post.”
The four service members flying in the jets ejected safely with no injuries resulting from the incident, according