US Navy F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in California; Pilot Ejects Safely, Cause Unknown

the associated press July 31, 2025, 13:03:31 IST

A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. The pilot ejected safely. The aircraft was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125, the “Rough Raiders.”

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A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in California on Wednesday near the Naval Air Station Lemoore. According to the US Navy press release, a major tragedy was averted since the pilot ejected safely from the doomed aircraft.

The crash occurred at 6:30 pm (local time), and the cause of the incident is still unknown. According to the US Navy statement, the aircraft was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125, known as the “Rough Raiders.” It is pertinent to note that VF-125 is a Fleet Replacement Squadron, responsible for training pilots and aircrews.

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A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in California on Wednesday near the Naval Air Station Lemoore. According to the US Navy press release, a major tragedy was averted since the pilot ejected safely from the doomed aircraft.

The crash occurred at 6:30 pm (local time), and the cause of the incident is still unknown. According to the US Navy statement, the aircraft was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125, known as the “Rough Raiders.” It is pertinent to note that VF-125 is a Fleet Replacement Squadron, responsible for training pilots and aircrews.

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