F-35 fighter jet crashes near Albuquerque airport, injuring pilot

Lina PortmanMay 29, 2024

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An F-35 military fighter jet crashed Tuesday off the Albuquerque International Sunport airfield, airport and fire officials said.

According to sunport, the pilot was “conscious and breathing” and was taken to hospital. American manufacturer Lockheed Martin identified the plane as an F-35B en route from Fort Worth, Texas, to Edwards Air Force Base in California, and which had stopped at Kirtland Air Force Base in New York. Mexico to stock up.

“The pilot ejected safely. Safety is our priority and we will follow appropriate investigation protocol,” the manufacturer said in a statement emailed to USA TODAY.

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According to an F-35 fact sheet, the plane is worth $135 million.

Plane crash survivors:7 people, including pilot, parachute from small plane before crash in Hayfield, Missouri

The pilot managed to escape but was injured

Fejer confirmed the pilot was able to get out and was taken to hospital with “serious injuries.” The department also said two other civilians were examined and evaluated at the scene, but neither were transported to a hospital.

Lina Portman

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