Coverage dated July 30, 2025

US Navy F-35 crashes in California, pilot ejects safely

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By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in central California Wednesday near Naval Air Station Lemoore, according to a Navy

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KRDO
US Navy F-35 crashes in California, pilot ejects safely (opens KRDO)
Published Jul 30, 2025
KRDO's feed description
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed in central California Wednesday near Naval Air Station Lemoore, according to a Navy
Fox News
Navy confirms F-35 fighter jet went down near California base, pilot safely ejected (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 30, 2025
Fox News's feed description
A pilot associated with Naval Air Station Lemoore's "Rough Raiders" is safe after ejecting from an F-35 fighter jet before it crashed and burst into flames in a field near the base on Wednesday.
CBS News
Pilot ejects safely as F-35 jet crashes near naval air station in California (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 30, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A pilot safely ejected before a fighter jet crashed near a naval air station in California's Fresno County, officials confirmed.
Newsweek
Navy F-35 jet crashes in California, pilot safely ejects: What we know (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 30, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The pilot successfully ejected and is safe, the Naval Air Base confirmed to Newsweek.
Breitbart News
Navy F-35 jet crashes in California (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 30, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
July 31 (UPI) -- A U.S. Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed following an "aviation incident" in California, authorities and officials said. The incident
Breaking Defense
US Navy F-35C crashes in California, pilot ejects safely (opens Breaking Defense)
Published Jul 30, 2025
Breaking Defense's feed description
The carrier-capable F-35C crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California Wednesday evening, according to a US Navy spokesperson.
New York Post
F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 30, 2025
New York Post's feed description
The cause of the crash is under investigation, the statement said.
ABC 7 Chicago
Pilot safe after F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, Navy says (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Jul 30, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California on Wednesday, the Navy confirmed.
MyNorthwest
Pilot safe after F-35C crashes near a central California Naval installation (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jul 30, 2025
MyNorthwest's feed description
LEMOORE, Calif. (AP) — A pilot was safe after an F-35C fighter jet crashed near a central California naval installation on Wednesday, officials said.
Military Times
Pilot safe after F-35C crashes near California Navy installation (opens Military Times)
Published Jul 30, 2025
Military Times's feed description
Officials say a pilot is safe after ejecting from an F-35C fighter jet near Naval Air Station Lemoore on Wednesday.

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