Two jets collide at Idaho air show, parachutes seen before crash

Two jets crashed during the second day of the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, prompting a lockdown at the installation.

In a statement posted to Facebook, Mountain Home Gunfighters said an aircraft incident had occurred at the base during the air show two miles northwest of the base. Emergency responders were on the scene, an investigation was underway and more details would be released as they became available, the statement added.

Videos posted to social media appear to show two jets colliding midair before four parachutes deployed. The aircraft then fell to the ground before exploding, sending thick black smoke billowing into the air.

David Katz, who attended the air show with his family, told Fox News Digital he witnessed what appeared to be the two aircraft colliding before one erupted into flames. "We saw the smoke and fireball," Katz said. "Apparently they collided there. One of the planes was impacted and started burning in the air."

Katz said he was in a vehicle with his two sons when they saw four parachutes deploy from the aircraft, two from each plane. He added that bystanders were trying to determine whether the pilots made it out safely as emergency crews rushed toward the crash site.

"Fire crews are flying by us right now," Katz told Fox News Digital.

KTVB reported that witnesses described seeing two jets crash during the show and shared videos showing a large plume of black smoke rising near the base. The station also reported that law enforcement and emergency crews responded to the scene while officials worked to gather more information.

Authorities have not yet confirmed injuries or released additional details about the collision.