LMT - Debris From Missing F-35 Fighter Jet Found After Pilot Ejects During 'Mishap' | Benzinga
A debris field from a missing F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet has been located, following a mishap that led to the pilot’s ejection, NBC News reported,
The incident took place Sunday afternoon. The debris was found on Monday evening, northeast of Joint Base Charleston, North Charleston.
The base, in collaboration with the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, had been working to locate the F-35 since the mishap. The pilot ejected safely from the F-35B Lightning II jet and was admitted to a local medical center in stable condition.
The F-35 belongs to a training squadron of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
“The mishap is currently under investigation,” stated Capt. Joe Leitner, the spokesperson for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
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