Air show crash prompts Idaho Air Force base lockdown
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Midair collision sparks crash at Idaho air show; crews ejected, ‘found safe' Idaho StatesmanTwo jets crash during Idaho air show as emergency crews rush to scene Fox NewsTwo F-18 fighter jets have crashed during an airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base KBOIAir force base in Idaho locked down after air show incident, officials say The Guardian4 crew members safely ejected following jet crash, AP reports KTVB
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Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground.
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At least four parachutes were deployed before the planes crashed.
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The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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Air Force base in Idaho is locked down following incident during air show, officials say - Castanet.
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Air Force base in Idaho is locked down following incident during air show, officials say CastanetSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
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A crash has occurred at Idaho air show; rescue crews en route to scene - Idaho Statesman.
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A crash has occurred at Idaho air show; rescue crews en route to scene Idaho StatesmanTwo F-18 fighter jets have crashed during an airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base KBOIMidair jet collision forces lockdown at Idaho Air Force base show NBC NewsAir crash at Gunfighter Skies Air Show in Mountain Home Idaho News 6Air force base in Idaho locked down after air show incident, officials say The Guardian
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Summary
**Summary:** Two F-18 fighter jets collided midair during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, prompting a lockdown and emergency response. Four parachutes were deployed before the aircraft crashed. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights issues with airshow safety protocols and the potential for mid-air collisions
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