NewsUS NewsPlane crashA mid-air crash erupted above a military site in Idaho with emergency crews rushing to the scene and a massive plume of smoke seen hovering over the area20:40, 17 May 2026Updated 22:13, 17 May 2026A mid-air crash at a US air show has sent a huge plume of black smoke billowing into the sky, with witnesses reporting seeing four parachutes moments after the incident.‌The collision happened during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The event sees military and civilian aircraft perform flying displays and demonstrations.‌Videos circulating online captured the exact moment the two aircraft collided before the parachutes became visible in the sky.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentOfficials said the crash took place around two miles north-west of the base, where emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after 12:30pm local time.Base spokesperson Antwain Hanks confirmed the crash to the Idaho Statesman.‌An air show announcer said crews on board the aircrafts were able to eject, the publication added. "We had four good parachutes," the announcer told the crowd."The crews were able to eject. They're located one mile south of where the smoke is. The parachutes came down."‌A follow-up announcement said fire rescue and various other emergency services were headed to the pilots and crew."There were four good parachutes," it added. "That is always a positive in our world. If you are so inclined to take the time now to say a prayer."‌One witness reported seeing sparks in the air followed by a plume of smoke after the parachutes appeared.In a statement posted to Facebook, Mountain Home Gunfighters said "an aircraft incident has occurred at Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show two miles northwest of the base.Article continues below"Emergency responders are on the scene, an investigation is underway and more details will be released as they become available."The crash came during the first Gunfighter Skies show in eight years. The last event, held in 2018, saw a hang glider pilot killed in an accident.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsPlane crash