On Sunday, a dramatic midair collision occurred between two jets participating in an air show in Idaho, leading to a temporary lockdown of the air base.
The incident took place during the Gunfighters Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, located approximately 50 miles southeast of Boise, as reported by KTVB.
Images from the aftermath depict a towering column of black smoke rising into the sky, marking the site of the crash on the event’s second day.
In a gripping video, the two fighter jets are seen colliding midair, followed by the deployment of four parachutes.
The aircraft were flying in close proximity when they collided, becoming entangled and plummeting earthward amidst a shower of sparks.
Identified as Navy Super Hornet fighters, the jets crashed onto the runway with a thunderous impact, creating a massive fireball and a thick cloud of smoke.
Organizers, the Mountain Home Gunfighters, confirmed that the base was on lockdown in a statement posted on social media.
No further details have been given about the circumstances behind the crash or the reported casualty numbers.
The base did not respond immediately to requests for comment.
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