An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter crashed outside the airfield at the Albuquerque International Sunport which is co-located with Kirkland AFB in New Mexico, according to media reports and video from the crash site.
The pilot survived and was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, fire officials said.
The incident took place shortly before 2 p.m. local time, according to a spokesman Albuquerque Fire Rescue, who added that the pilot was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The aircraft was an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, according to imagery of the crash site and a recording of an air traffic control transmission.
The FAA deferred comment to the U.S. Marine Corps. The Marines would not immediately comment. We will update this story with any information provided. It is not clear if this was indeed a USMC F-35 or one that belonged to the Navy.
Air Force or a foreign operator.
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Well, there goes a zillion bucks. On the positive side, the REAL value in skill, dollars, and humanity is OK. Thank the God of aviation (and engineers) for large favors.
There have been so many crashes In last few years, wonder why
@WorldlyDingoGreen2yrs2Y
I'll be praying the seriously injured pilot survives.
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