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US: Two jets collide midair at Idaho air show

DW English · May 17, 2026, 8:02 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Two EA-18G Growler jets crashed near a US Air Force base in Idaho.
  • https://p.dw.com/p/5Dt0WAdvertisement Two US fighter jets were involved in a midair collision on Sunday during an airshow near Mountain Home Air Force Base in the state of Idaho.
  • The crash occurred during the Gunfighter ​Skies Air Show, two miles (3.2 kilometers) from the US Air Force base, a spokesperson said.

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Two EA-18G Growler jets crashed near a US Air Force base in Idaho. It is unclear if the pilots have survived.

https://p.dw.com/p/5Dt0WAdvertisement Two US fighter jets were involved in a midair collision on Sunday during an airshow near Mountain Home Air Force Base in the state of Idaho.

The crash occurred during the Gunfighter ​Skies Air Show, two miles (3.2 kilometers) from the US Air Force base, a spokesperson said.

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