The collision of two US Navy E/A‑18 Growlers at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show highlights the dangers of low‑level display flying. At altitudes as low as 100 feet and speeds over 250 meters per second, pilots have less than a second to react, leaving no margin for error. Despite safety measures introduced after past disasters, airshows remain hazardous for those in the cockpit. This incident demonstrated the effectiveness of modern ejection technology. Within eight seconds, all four pilots had deployed parachutes, with the final chute opening just four seconds after the first. Survival, however, comes with physical costs. Pilots endure 20–30 Gs, risking spinal compression or limb injuries. Training, instinct, and favorable aircraft orientation allowed all four Growler pilots to survive, underscoring both the peril of air displays and the lifesaving precision of ejection technology.