Two Navy Growler jets slammed into each other during an air show performance at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, forcing all four crew members to eject safely as thousands of spectators watched in horror. The base immediately went into lockdown as emergency responders rushed to the scene.Collision During Formation FlightThe shocking incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies 2026 air show, the first major aviation event at the Idaho base since 2018. Video footage captured the moment when the two aircraft, flown by the Navy’s VAQ-129 Growler Demo Team, came together in close formation before colliding mid-air. Within seconds, four parachutes deployed as the crew members ejected from their damaged aircraft. Kim Sykes, marketing director with Silver Wings of Idaho, confirmed all four crew members landed safely following the collision. Weather Conditions Under InvestigationThe collision occurred during an air show celebrating America’s 250th birthday, with performances featuring historic warbirds and modern fighter jets, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. High winds had affected the area throughout the weekend, with some attendees noting that certain portions of the show had already been modified due to weather conditions. Investigators are now examining whether the challenging weather played a role in the mid-air collision between the two advanced electronic warfare aircraft. Base Response and InvestigationMountain Home Air Force Base officials locked down the facility immediately after the collision to secure the crash site and coordinate the emergency response. The Navy has launched a full investigation into what caused the two Growler aircraft to collide during their formation demonstration. The VAQ-129 Vikings squadron, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington, operates the EA-18G Growler for electronic warfare missions and demonstration flights. The cause of Sunday’s collision remains under active investigation as officials work to determine exactly what went wrong during the performance.SourcesThe Gateway Pundit: SHOCKING VIDEO: Two Navy Jets Crash into Each Other Mid-Air at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Idaho, Four Parachutes Seen Floating to the Ground