Two Navy pilots survive dramatic midair collision during Idaho airshow.

A heart-stopping video captured the exact moment two Navy jets collided in midair during an airshow. The pilots were forced to eject immediately after the crash. Their parachutes deployed just as horrified crowds watched.

The incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies show on Sunday. It happened only two miles northwest of Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Social media footage showed two Boeing EA-18G Growlers tumbling before plummeting to the ground. Black smoke plumes rose from the impact site.

Both pilots survived the fall. An air show announcer told the Idaho Statesman that they had four good parachutes. 'The crews were able to eject,' the announcer said. 'They're located one mile south of where the smoke is.' The parachutes came down safely.

Base spokesperson Antwain Hanks confirmed the collision shortly after 12:30pm. He stated the base had locked down. 'We had four good parachutes,' an announcer told the Idaho Statesman. 'The crews were able to eject. They're located one mile south of where the smoke is.'

A witness described the scene as chaotic yet managed. 'I heard someone next to me say "We are down,"' the witness told NBC News. 'I turned around and saw four parachutes coming down, then black smoke appeared.' Despite the danger, the atmosphere remained calm and controlled.

First responders rushed to the field. An emergency helicopter was dispatched to the scene. Sparks appeared in the sky, followed by thick smoke clouds. Shortly after 1pm, an announcer declared all four Navy pilots were found safe. 'That is always a positive in our world,' the announcement continued. 'If you are so inclined to take the time now to say a prayer.'

Local police officially cancelled the Mountain Home Air Show. A statement on Facebook urged spectators not to travel to the base. 'Please do not travel to or attempt to access Mountain Home Air Force Base as a spectator,' the police said. 'The event will no longer be taking place.'

This is not the first accident at this location. The last Gunfighter Skies airshow was in 2018. A hang glider pilot tragically died during a horrific accident then. Another tragedy occurred in 2003 when a Thunderbird plane crashed, though the pilot ejected safely.

The free airshow featured aerial demonstrations and static aircraft displays. Families attended for activities and a performance by the Air Force Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force's official demonstration squadron. They perform precision aerial displays worldwide.

The US Air Force has not yet issued a statement. The Daily Mail reached out for comment. Mountain Home Police provided no further updates. The potential impact on the local community is significant. Trust in safety measures may be shaken after such a public event.