A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. The pilot successfully ejected and was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Eyewitness video showed thick smoke rising from the crash site, prompting a response from emergency services to a brush fire. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and further details will be released as the situation is assessed. The F-35, a fifth-generation stealth fighter, is designed for various missions, including air-to-air combat and ground attack. There are three main variants: F-35A (conventional takeoff), F-35B (short takeoff and vertical landing), and F-35C (carrier operations). This isn’t the first F-35 crash; previous incidents occurred in 2020. Officials are monitoring the situation and have not yet released the pilot’s name or details on injuries.
