An Air Force pilot is safe after getting out of an F -35 fighter jet that crashed at ElSon Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday.
According to Base Commander Colonel Paul Townsand, the incident occurred around 12:49 pm local time. The pilot, who was not identified, was rushed to the Baset Army Hospital and was in a stable position.
A dramatic video of the incident quickly broadcast online which shows what appears F-35 fighter jet rotates towards the ground Before exploding on the effect. A posted parachute can be seen slowly floating below in the background. An Air Force spokesperson later confirmed the authenticity of the video to CBS News.
“Our people are our most important resources, and we are committed to ensuring their safety and safety,” Townsand said in a statement. “I can assure you that the United States Air Force will fully examine the possibility of such incidents due to rebellion.”
F-35 operated by fighter jet us Air Force According to the Air Force website, the army is replacing the aging fleet of the branch. They are also posted the Navy And Marine. The cost of each aircraft is about $ 100 million.
Last year, a Marine Corps in investigation F -35 fighter jet In 2023 it went missing that the pilot was swept away for 11 minutes before the crashed. An investigation found that the incident was the result of the pilot error.
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