A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California. The pilot ejected safely and received medical attention at a nearby hospital. The accident resulted in a brush fire, which emergency services responded to. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. The F-35 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, designed for a multitude of missions. The plane has advanced stealth capabilities and utilizes technology. There are three variants of the F-35: F-35A (conventional takeoff), F-35B (short takeoff and vertical landing), and F-35C (aircraft carrier operations). Details of previous crashes were associated with a combination of technical issues and pilot error. Authorities are yet to release more details regarding this current incident.
