An Air Force F-35 jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska on Tuesday, causing significant damage to the aircraft. The pilot safely ejected and was transported to Bassett Army Hospital in stable condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
An Air Force fighter pilot is in the hospital after an F-35 jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska . The F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday at 12:49 p.m. local time, causing 'significant aircraft damage,' according to a statement from the Air Force base. The pilot, who has not yet been identified, safely ejected and has been transported to Bassett Army Hospital for further evaluation, according to the statement. The pilot is in stable condition.
During a press conference, Townsend told reporters it would be 'premature' to speculate on the cause of the crash, but noted the pilot was executing standard procedures when they experienced an 'in-flight malfunction.' He said the base remains confident in the capabilities of the F-35 aircraft. The jet was participating in a local training event when they declared an in-flight emergency, Townsend confirmed.
The base cautioned locals near the base that stopping 'impedes recovery efforts' and federal law prohibits photography along the highway. A base spokesperson told Fox News Digital they are working on gathering more information and the investigation remains active. The F-35 fighter jet is estimated to cost around $80 million, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine.
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