A 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 area
A 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.
Officials said the crash took place around two miles north-west of the base, where emergency crews rushed to the scene.
Base spokesperson Antwain Hanks confirmed the crash to the Idaho Statesman.
An air show announcer told the crews 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.”
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