F-35 down at Hill. Pilot ejected.

[gearhog]

Hope he is ok.

https://twitter.com/388fw/status/1582893659044708352?s=20&t=MTVQd_0vTp_NncTjHMj3aw

[timberlin]

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/19/us/utah-f-35-crash-hill-air-force-base-runway/index.html

CNN is saying the pilot was recovered and taken to the hospital for observation.

[brabus]

Pilot is OK.

[Lord Ratner]

Is the plane going to make it? I heard they're pretty expensive to repair😂🤣

[DirkDiggler]

7 minutes ago, Lord Ratner said:

Is the plane going to make it? I heard they're pretty expensive to repair😂🤣

ETIC was called parts plus 12, they’re not sure if they have the part, still, parts plus 12.

[Swizzle]

43 minutes ago, DirkDiggler said:

ETIC was called parts plus 12, they’re not sure if they have the part, still, parts plus 12.

...and it's the spare

[ClearedHot]

Crashed on the airfield at Hill, initial reports say an engine fire while in the pattern.