Two Navy jets collide at Idaho air show, all four crew eject safely

Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air while performing in an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies air show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident occurred during a scheduled performance on the second day of the event.

All four crew members aboard the two aircraft managed to eject safely before the jets crashed. The video shows the jets collide in what looks like a fatal accident, but then we see the crew members miraculously parachuting down, as the planes tumble into the earth. Officials say they are currently in stable condition, though it is still not fully clear whether any sustained injuries occurred during the ejections.

The crash caused a ground fire and led to a brief lockdown of the base. The remainder of the air show was canceled, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision. I can't imagine how terrifying this must have been to witness in person, but I'm so glad to hear that the crew members are all alive and well.

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