Nellis Air Force Base-based fighter crashed north of Las Vegas within the Nevada Test and Training Range; pilot suffered only minor injuries, according to military authorities.
An F-35 fighter crashed this Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Nevada Test and Training Range, a military testing area located north of Las Vegas, in the United States. The pilot managed to eject safely and suffered only minor injuries, according to information released after the accident.
According to initial reports, the aircraft had experienced maneuvering problems around noon. Shortly afterwards, rescue teams located the pilot in good condition.
The 57th Wing, a unit linked to Nellis Air Force Base, confirmed that the jet involved in the accident was based at the military installation. In a statement, the force said the crash occurred about 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs, within the controlled airspace and restricted federal property of the Nevada training camp.
Authorities also stated that emergency teams were immediately sent to the scene and highlighted that there was no impact on populated areas. The pilot received treatment for injuries considered minor.
Nellis Air Force Base stressed that the safety of military personnel and the local community remains a priority. To date, the cause of the F-35 crash has not been officially disclosed, and the case must be investigated.
The accident draws attention because it involves one of the most advanced fighter jets in operation in United States military aviation. The Nellis base is one of the main centers for testing, tactical development and training with F-35 aircraft.
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