Two Navy EA-18G Growlers Collide at Idaho Air Show

Two Navy EA-18G Growlers Collide at Idaho Air Show

Two U. S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, according to the Idaho Statesman. All four crew members ejected safely and were reported to be in stable condition. The incident occurred during the air show, which was subsequently canceled. The U.

S. Navy's Electronic Attack Squadron 129 and Naval Air Forces under the U. S. Pacific Fleet are involved in the investigation. NPR reported that the investigation into the collision is ongoing to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the event.

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May 18, 2026
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Navy Jets Collide Mid-Air at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely
Navy Jets Collide Mid-Air at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely

BBC • 18 May 00:19

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show in Idaho; all four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.

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Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely
Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely

NPR • 18 May 00:00

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All four crew members ejected safely, and the incident is under investigation.

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May 17, 2026
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Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely
Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely

PBS • 17 May 23:49

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho; all four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.

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Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely
Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely

NPR • 17 May 23:11

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided midair during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.

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Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely
Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely

AP News • 17 May 23:09

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho; all four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.

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Navy Jets Collide Midair at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely
Navy Jets Collide Midair at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely

The New York Times • 17 May 20:34

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.

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Navy Jets Collide Midair at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely
Navy Jets Collide Midair at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely

NBC News • 17 May 20:01

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho; all four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.

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Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely
Navy Jets Collide at Idaho Air Show; Crew Members Eject Safely

Idaho Statesman • 17 May 18:36

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho; all four crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition.

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