The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho went into lockdown on Sunday after two U.S. Navy jets collided in mid-air during a local air show.

Four crew members safely ejected from the aircraft.

Shocking footage showed the moment of the collision:

“Base is locked down and we will provide updates as available,” the base stated on social media.

“An aircraft incident has occurred at Mountain Home Air Force Base during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show two miles northwest of the base. Emergency responders are on the scene, an investigation is underway and more details will be released as they become available,” an update read.

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More from the Associated Press:

Multiple witnesses reported two planes collided and crashed, and videos posted online showed four parachutes opening in the sky as the aircraft plummet to the ground near the base about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Boise.

No other information was immediately available, said a person who answered the phone at the 366th Fighter Wing public affairs office.

Organizers said the popular air show that includes flying demonstrations and parachute jumps is a celebration of aviation history and a look at modern military capabilities. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlined the show both days.

The National Weather Service reported good visibility and winds gusting up to 29 mph (47 kph) around the time of the crash.

The base is home to the U.S. Air Force’s 366th Fighter Wing, known as the “Gunfighters.”

“Mountain Home Air Force base has canceled the remainder of the air show. At this time, we ask for our guests already on base to remain in the flightline area to allow first responders to move in and out of place to continue securing the incident area. We are working on a plan to safely allow guests to exit base as soon as possible,” an update read.

NBC News shared further:

Another video shared on Instagram showed spectators at an aircraft hangar surrounded by planes, and black smoke from the crash rising in the background.

“I heard someone next to me say ‘We are down,’ I turned around and saw four parachutes coming down, then black smoke appeared,” the witness who filmed the video told NBC News. “We are currently still on the airshow field and not allowed to leave at this time.”

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“The atmosphere is very calm controlled and well managed right now,” they added, noting many present are military families.

Mountain Home police announced Sunday the air show was canceled and warned the public to avoid traveling to the base.

On Saturday, the base shared photos from Day 1 of the air show, writing: “From the first takeoff to the final pass, today was packed with unforgettable moments! And we’re doing it all again tomorrow.”

 

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