F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter crashed at Hill Air Force Base in the United States
At Hill Air Force Base in Utah, an American fifth-generation F-25A Lightning II fighter crashed on the edge of the runway.
Here's What We Know
The aircraft belonged to the 388th Fighter Wing, whose representatives confirmed the crash officially on its Twitter page. The incident occurred on October 20 at 21:15 (EDT) or 18:15 (PDT). The pilot was able to eject.
An F-35 from the 388th crashed at the north end of the runway @HAFB. Pilot ejected. Emergency crews are responding.
- 388th Fighter Wing (@388fw) October 20, 2022
Emergency crews arrived on scene. The pilot was taken to a local hospital. His condition is not specified. Also there's no information about the cause of the crash. Air base representatives thanked the pilot for taking the plane away from populated areas and said the investigation would be launched soon.
The pilot ejected, was recovered and has been taken to local medical center for observation. The cause of the crash is unknown and will be investigated. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
- 388th Fighter Wing (@388fw) October 20, 2022
The fire was extinguished and now the specialists are searching for any substances that could be hazardous while burning. It is also necessary to collect all the wreckage of the F-35A Lightning II, as they may be classified due to the use of modern technology.
Source: @388fw
Source: Military
