On September 17, 2023, a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter jet crashed in South Carolina. This incident raised many eyebrows and sparked a thorough investigation. The Marines have finally shared their findings, and the story behind the crash is more surprising than you might think!
The Crash
The F-35B was part of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, flying out of Joint Base Charleston when things went wrong. During a training flight, the pilot faced poor weather conditions, including heavy rain. As the situation worsened, the pilot believed the jet was out of control and made the decision to eject. However, it turns out the jet was still flyable!
Part of the lift fan, nose landing gear, and other debris were found in the area where the F-35B impacted the ground. (USMC crash investigation document)
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The Ghost Flight
After the pilot ejected safely, the F-35B continued to fly on its own ...
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