F-35 Jet Crashes and Explodes on Runway in the US
An F-35 fighter jet went down at Eielson Air Force Base close to Fairbanks, Alaska, at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com.
Fortunately, the pilot managed to eject safely and was taken to Bassett Army Hospital for evaluation. The crash occurred within the confines of the base, prompting a quick response from emergency services, including ambulances and fire trucks. The area affected on the runway has been secured, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the crash.
A dramatic video, seemingly recorded by base personnel and subsequently leaked online, depicts the jet descending rapidly as the pilot parachutes to safety.
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