Idaho air show horror after 2 jets crash in front of frightened spectators

Two jets crashed in midair at an air show in Idaho on Sunday, forcing the air base to be locked down.

The two aircraft were taking part in the Gunfighters Air Show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, some 50 miles southeast of Boise, when they crashed, KTVB reported.

Pictures from the scene show a huge plume of black smoke pouring into the sky following the crash, which happened on the second day of the air show.

Dramatic video shows the two fighter jets colliding in midair before four parachutes are deployed.

Both aircraft appeared to be flying extremely close together when they collided and seemingly became entangled, hurtling toward the ground as sparks shot off.

The two jets, which appear to be Navy Super Hornet fighters, smashed into the runway with an enormous bang, producing a huge fireball and a cloud of smoke.

Organizers, the Mountain Home Gunfighters, confirmed that the base was on lockdown in a statement posted on social media.

No further details have been given about the circumstances behind the crash or the reported casualty numbers.

The base did not respond immediately to requests for comment.

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