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.

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 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