US EditionPilot safe after F-35 military jet suffers ‘significant damage’ in accident at Alaska base
- A U.S. Air Force pilot is safe after an F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
- The pilot experienced an 'inflight malfunction' and ejected before the crash, which caused significant damage to the aircraft.
- The Air Force stated that the pilot is in stable condition and is being evaluated at a medical facility.
- Col. Paul Townsend announced that a thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent future incidents.
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Key Points and Summary: The alarming F-35 crash at Alaska’s Eielson Air Force Base has reignited concerns over U.S. fighter jet safety. While the pilot ejected safely, the incident echoes past issues with the F-22 Raptor, which suffered from oxygen system failures that took years to resolve. -Despite public scrutiny and whistleblowers exposing flaws, fixes […] The post Think the F-35 Fighter Is Bad? F-22 Pilots Had an ‘Oxygen’ Problem appeared f…
EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockThe F-35 is the newest and most advanced fighter jet in the US fleet. A US F-35 fighter jet crashed at an air base in Alaska during a training exercise on Tuesday. The fighter jet crashed while approaching for landing at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, said Colonel Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing of the US Air Force. The […]
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The pilot is safe and has been transferred to Bassett Army Hospital for a more comprehensive assessment
Pilot survives fiery crash of F-35 fighter plane
An Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at a base in Alaska, but the pilot was able to parachute to safety, all of it caught on video. It's the latest incident involving the F-35. A former fighter pilot says she has no safety concerns about the F-35 program. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.
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