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F-35 Crashes 25 Miles Northeast of Indian Springs, According to Nellis Air Force Base
The pilot ejected safely and was treated for minor injuries, while officials said no populated areas were affected.
- On Tuesday, an F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter from Nellis Air Force Base crashed about 25 miles northeast of a Nevada military range. The pilot safely ejected and is being treated for minor injuries.
- The crash occurred after the pilot reported trouble maneuvering the aircraft. Nellis officials stated, "The safety of our personnel and the community remain our top priority."
- Designed by Lockheed Martin, the F-35 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter costing up to $77 million. Nellis hosts the 57th Wing, which develops advanced combat tactics using the Nevada Test and Training Range.
- Emergency responders confirmed there is no impact to populated areas near the crash site. No injuries were reported on the ground, and the Air Force said more information will be released as it becomes available.
- Nellis also maintains jurisdiction over Area 51, a secretive military site known for advanced aircraft testing. Vice President JD Vance recently declared he will use his security clearance to investigate the site.
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F-35 crashes at Nevada training range; pilot treated for minor injuries
An F-35 fighter jet crashed at a military training range north of Las Vegas, according to officials. The pilot ejected safely and was treated for minor injuries. The incident happened around noon on Tuesday about 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs, on restricted federal land within the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nellis Air Force Base said in a statement. Sources told KSNV the pilot had reported trouble maneuvering before the crash. Nellis…
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