US Navy’s F-35 fighter plane crashes in California; What has been found out so far?

The Navy has informed in its statement that the F-35 fighter plane that crashed was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125, known as the “Rough Raiders”. VF-125 is a Fleet Replacement Squadron, which is responsible for training pilots and aircrew.

California: The US Navy has issued a press statement about the plane crash. According to the statement, a US Navy F-35 fighter plane crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California on Wednesday. The statement said that the pilot ejected safely at the time of the accident and the causes of the accident, which occurred around 6:30 pm, are being investigated.

What did the Navy say?

The Navy has informed in its statement that the F-35 fighter plane that crashed was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125, known as the "Rough Raiders". VF-125 is a Fleet Replacement Squadron, which is responsible for training pilots and aircrew.

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This incident of the crash of the F-35 fighter plane has happened at Naval Air Station Lemoore. Lemoore is located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Fresno city in central California. Further investigation has been started about the accident. The F-35 is considered to be the world's most modern 5th generation aircraft. It is also currently the most expensive aircraft in the world.