Two EA-18G Growler jets from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island collided midair at the Mountain Home A

Two EA-18G Growler jets from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island collided midair at the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho, forcing the event to end early. Four Washington-based crew members ejected safely, with parachutes deployed, and were found to be in stable condition and receiving medical care. Dramatic video shows the tangled aircraft sparking and crashing to the ground, followed by explosions as the parachutists descended. A Naval Air Forces spokesperson said the incident is under investigation and recovery efforts are underway. Witnesses described strong wind gusts and dust at the scene. The air show was canceled for the remainder of the day. Navy officials credited advances in safety equipment for the successful ejections. The four crew members belonged to the Electronic Attack Squadron associated with NAS Whidbey Island. The incident marks another reminder of the risks involved in military flight training and operations today.
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