Fighter Jet Crash in the US. Pilot Unclear

On Wednesday, July 30, a U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed near Lemoore Air Force Base in California. Only one person was on board. The pilot ejected safely and received medical treatment at the scene, CNN reported. There are no reports of anyone else being injured. The crash caused only a small grass fire. Footage from the scene shows fire and thick, black smoke.

A military fighter plane crashed in California. It belonged to a pilot training fleet.

The aircraft belonged to Fighter Squadron VF-125, a fleet replacement unit responsible for training pilots and aircrew. The area near the crash site has been secured. It's too early to discuss the causes and circumstances of the incident. A special commission will investigate, including examining the aircraft's technical condition. No further details have been released to the public.

It's unclear whether the accident occurred during takeoff, landing, or mid-air maneuvers. The F-35 fighter jet is worth approximately $100 million. This is the second crash of this type of aircraft in the United States this year. In January, an Air Force plane crashed during a training mission at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. In that crash, the pilot also ejected safely.

USA. An F-35 aircraft has appeared in California. What kind of fighter is this?

The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter jet. It is one of the most advanced combat aircraft in the world. It is the backbone of the US military fleet. Seventeen countries around the world are participating in the program. In January 2020, Poland signed a contract for the purchase of 32 F-35 fighters for $4.6 billion. The first aircraft are scheduled to land in Poland in early 2026.