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A U.S. Air Force F-35A crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska due to ice buildup in the landing gear caused by water-contaminated hydraulic fluid, which led to faulty sensors and automated ground-operation mode, resulting in loss of control. The pilot ejected safely, and the incident highlights challenges of operating in cold environments and issues with aircraft maintenance and automation systems.
A retiree in South Carolina, Randolph White, has gone viral for his animated account of a missing F-35 stealth jet crashing near his home. White vividly described hearing a screeching noise followed by a boom that shook his entire house. Initially thinking it was a meteorite, he later learned it was the missing jet. White expressed gratitude that no one was hurt and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. The pilot, who ejected from the jet, was found and taken to a hospital for treatment. The cause of the crash remains unknown.