An F-35A of Hill Air Force Bases 388th and 419th fighter wings takes-off for a training exercise in Hill Air Force Base, Utah on Nov.19, 2018. (George Frey/Getty Images) An F-35 fighter jet crashed at an Air Force base in Utah on Wednesday, with the pilot having ejected from the aircraft prior to the crash, officials said.
“At approximately 6:15 p.m. an F-35 A Lightning II crashed at the north end of Hill Air Force Base runway. On and off base emergency crews responded immediately,” the 388th Fighter Wing announced on Twitter.
It also stated: “The pilot ejected, was recovered and has been taken to local medical center for observation. The cause of the crash is unknown and will be investigated.”
Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah), who represents Congressional District 1, where Hill Air Force Base is located, said on Twitter he and his team are monitoring the situation. “We are grateful to […]
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