Key takeaways:
- The debris field from a Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina has been located by authorities.
- The public was asked to help track down the aircraft, and the search turned to a recovery mission on Monday after the debris field was located in rural Williamsburg County.
- The cause of the crash is still under investigation and the pilot is in good condition and is receiving medical care.
Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina (AP) – A debris field from a Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina has been located by authorities. The pilot was able to eject and parachute to safety.
The debris field was found about two hours northeast of the air base in North Charleston, which sparked international headlines on Sunday when the pilot ejected due to a “mishap” and left the jet on autopilot.
The public was asked to help track down the aircraft, and the search turned to a recovery mission on Monday after the debris field was located in rural Williamsburg County. Residents in the area were urged to avoid the area while a recovery team worked to secure it.
The pilot’s name has not been released, but they were able to parachute to safety into a North Charleston neighborhood around 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Marine Corps’ Joint Base Charleston has confirmed the discovery of the debris field.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The Marine Corps has stated that the pilot is in good condition and is receiving medical care.
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