A Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in the US state of California!

According to CNN, the Navy said in a written statement that the F-35 crashed around 6:30 p.m. local time near Lemoore Naval Air Station in California .

Investigation launched

The pilot was able to safely eject from the aircraft using the ejection system, and an investigation into the cause of the crash has been launched. The statement noted that the F-35 was part of the "Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125," which is responsible for pilot and crew training.

Footage from the scene showed flames and dense smoke spreading from the open area where the plane crashed.

WHAT HAPPENED?

On the other hand, an F-35 fighter jet crashed in the state of Alaska in January, and the pilot was reported safe.