### [2026-05-17](/feed/2026/05/17/index.md)

##### EA-18G Growler
# A collision involving two EA-18G Growler jets of the US Navy's Electronic Attack Squadron 129 occurs at an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All four pilots escaped and ejected safely. 




### Sources:

1. [NPR](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/17/nx-s1-5825065/airshow-crash-idaho-military-air-force)
2. [The Aviationist](https://theaviationist.com/2026/05/17/growler-demo-team-collision)

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