MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — Four aircrew ejected following a mid-air collision during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Mountain Home, the 336th Fighter Wing said.
SSgt. Antwain Hanks with the U.S. Air Force confirmed an “aircraft incident” occurred two miles northwest of the base during the air show.
According to the release from the base, at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, two U.S. Navy EA-18-G assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 from Widbey Island, Washington, collided during the airshow.
The EA-18G Growler is a variant in the F/A-18 family of aircraft that combines the proven F/A-18F Super Hornet platform with a sophisticated electronic warfare suite.
Several spectators captured video of the crash, showing multiple aircrew ejecting from the aircraft.
The crew members are being evaluated by medical personnel, the 336th Fighter Wing said.
Another witness, Anna White, captured video of smoke rising from the crash site.
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Smoke rises from air crash at Gunfighter Skies show
SSgt. Hanks said emergency responders are on the scene and an investigation is underway.
The Mountain Home Police Department has asked the public not to travel or attempt to access the air base.
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A field producer with Idaho News 6 confirmed that the highways have reopened. Elmcrest Street is reportedly still blocked off.
Additional details will be released as they become available, SSgt. Hanks said.
The incident remains under investigation.
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