Fighter jet based at Nellis Air Force Base crashed north of Las Vegas, within the Nevada Test and Training Range; The pilot suffered only minor injuries, according to military authorities.
An F-35 fighter jet crashed on Tuesday 31 March 2026 in the Nevada Test and Training Range, a military test area north of Las Vegas in the United States. The pilot managed to eject to safety and suffered only minor injuries, according to information released after the accident.
According to initial reports, the plane experienced maneuvering problems around midday. Shortly afterwards, rescue teams found the pilot in good condition.
The 57th Wing, a unit attached to Nellis Air Force Base, confirmed that the jet involved in the crash was based at the military installation. In a statement, the Air Force said the crash occurred about 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs, within controlled airspace and in a federally cordoned-off area on the Nevada Training Range.
The authorities also stated that rescue teams were sent immediately to the scene and emphasized that there was no impact on inhabited areas. The pilot received treatment for injuries that were considered minor.
Nellis Air Force Base emphasized that the safety of military personnel and the local community remains a priority. For now, the cause of the F-35 crash has not been officially disclosed, and the matter will be investigated.
The accident is attracting attention because it involves one of the most advanced fighters in operational service in the United States military aviation. The Nellis base is one of the most important centers for testing, tactical development and training with F-35 aircraft.
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