Alaska - A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday, both in a routine training mission. The pilot was able to make an emergency ejection prior to impact and was brought to Bassett Army Hospital for medical screening.
The crash occurred just before 1 p.m. local time. Such teams were called to the site and deployed immediately to contain. The airfield's 354th Fighter Wing (FFW), which flies the F-35 fleet, acknowledged that the aircraft experienced an inflight fault, which subsequently led to a pilot ejection.
Thank goodness the pilot is safe, Colonel Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing. "We are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of this incident."
Ongoing Investigation into the Crash
Eielson AFB, 25 mi south of Fairbanks, has a large concentration of F-35s. The site was chosen in 2016 as a significant site for cutting-edge stealth aircraft for multi-role combat applications.
Military personnel have thus far withheld reporting as to whether the aircraft sustained significant or complete damage. Yet preliminary reports indicate that the jet, with an approximate value of $81 million, has irreparable condition.
Series of F-35 Incidents Raises Concerns
This crash is just another in a list of accidents with the F-35 Platform. In fact, exactly 12 months ago, still another F-35 landed with technical problems. Although this aircraft is recognized for advanced technology and stealth operations, its high maintenance expenses and occasional defects have given rise to debate about its reliability.
The Air Force has guaranteed the public that flight safety is uppermost. During the course of those investigations, officials are going to try to establish specific crash causation and will apply ideas to prevent future accidents. More details are expected in the coming weeks.
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