US Air Force says the pilot was able to eject before the fall
A fighter from the United States F-35 fell in Alaska on Tuesday (28.Jan.2025). The pilot was able to eject in time and survived, according to the US authorities. Are investigating the causes of the incident.
According to the authorities, the fighter suffered “Significant damage”. The accident was near the US Air Force Base. The pilot was sent to a region hospital and is fine. Emergency teams were also triggered to the fall site.
“Our people are our most important resource and we are committed to ensuring your safety”said Colonel Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th hunting wing. “I can guarantee that the United States Air Force will conduct a complete investigation into this incident to minimize the chances of such occurrences happen again.”completed in a statement. Here’s (PDF – 117kb).
In 2016, Eielson’s base was chosen to receive 54 F-35 type fighters, one of the most advanced models in the world. The aircraft are manufactured by the United States. Allies in the country also use F-35 fighters. The expansion of Eielson’s base cost $ 500 million at the time.
The US Air Force has asked, through a statement, that drivers from the region do not stop the car on a highway near the place where the fighter fell. The military pointed out that it is forbidden to take pictures on the stretch.
An F-35 fighter fell in South Carolina in September 2023. The pilot also managed to eject and survived the incident at the time. The aircraft spent a few minutes flying alone until it fell into an area two hours from Charleston Air Base.
A USAF F-35A fighter falls on the afternoon of January 28 at Eielson, Alaska Air Base. The pilot survived, managing to eject moments before the aircraft explodes on the ground, near a KC-135R, after spiral spiral without control.
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