A **crash** of a US Navy **F-35C fighter jet** occurred on Wednesday (30/07) at Naval Air Station Lemoore in central **California**, according to ABC News, which cited an official US Navy statement.
USA: F-35 crashes in California
Specifically, the F-35C crashed at approximately 4:30 PM local time, at a short distance from the base, according to the announcement. It belonged to the US Navy’s VFA-125 “Rough Raiders” squadron.
Reports of a crash earlier involving a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II at or near Naval Air Station Lemoore in Kings County, California. The aircraft was reportedly forced to carry out an emergency landing, before being engulfed in flames. Police, fire, and rescue are on-scene… pic.twitter.com/DDSi2YVa23
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The pilot successfully ejected and is in good health, while there are no reports of other injuries. Investigations into the cause of the incident continue.
