Two aircraft collide at Idaho air show
Two aircraft collided in midair Sunday during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in the U.S. state of Idaho, Xinhua reports, citing local media.
The incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies air show, according Idaho Statesman.
Four parachutes were seen in the sky near the crash scene, and a plume of black smoke rose from the area, according to the report.
An air show announcer told the crowd that the crews ejected safely and their parachutes deployed.
Emergency brigades rushed to the scene. The cause of the incident is being investigated.
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The Air Force base is on lockdown following the midair collision.
Both crews reportedly ejected safely. Four parachutes could be seen floating to the ground. pic.twitter.com/UkwkaLLp1P
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All pilots ejected and were seen descending safely under parachutes. pic.twitter.com/nExUeTY84q
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