The accident occurred at 12:49 local time. 354. War Wing Commander Colonel Paul Townsend announced that the pilot had declared emergency during the landing phase due to a technical failure during the flight and then left the plane with the launch seat.
The pilot jumped out of the seat!
F-35 fighter aircraft falls during the training flight pilotHe survived as a result of throwing himself off the plane.
The incident took place on the track of the military base
According to a statement from the Eielson Air Force Base, the pilot was quickly referred to Bassett Ordu Hospital after the accident and reported that his condition was stable. The health status of the pilot, whose identity is not disclosed, was reported to be in good health.
Colonel Townsend, said in a statement, “Our most valuable source is our people and we keep their safety first of all,” he expressed concerns about the pilot’s security.
Townsend added the following words: “I assure you that the United States Air Force will carry out a comprehensive investigation to minimize the possibility of such events again,” he said.
The Air Force launched an investigation in relation to the incident and plans to take comprehensive measures to avoid similar accidents.