F-35A crash at Eglin

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron crashed upon landing around 9:30 p.m. May 19 here. The pilot successfully ejected and was transported to the 96th Medical Group Hospital for evaluation and monitoring. The pilot is in stable condition.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron crashed upon landing around 9:30 p.m. May 19 here.

The pilot successfully ejected and was transported to the 96th Medical Group Hospital for evaluation and monitoring.

The pilot is in stable condition. At the time of the accident, the pilot was participating in a routine night training sortie.

First responders from the 96th Test Wing are on the scene and the site is secured.

The accident is under investigation. There was no loss of life or damage to civilian property. The name of the pilot is not being released this time.