An F-35 fighter jet crashed on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska, prompting a swift response from military emergency crews.
Pilot safe, taken to hospital
Officials confirmed the pilot survived and was transported to Bassett Army Hospital for evaluation. However, it remains unclear whether the pilot ejected before impact.
Cause under investigation
The incident is under investigation as officials work to determine the cause of the crash. The estimated $81 million loss underscores the significance of the event.
