Ejected F-35 pilot’s 911 call reveals crashed jet info.
911 Call Reveals Dramatic Details of Mysterious F-35 Jet Crash
The 911 call placed by a resident of Charleston County, South Carolina, highlights additional details surrounding the F-35 Lightning II jet that crashed under mysterious circumstances.
A military pilot can be heard repeatedly in a four-minute recording requesting that an ambulance be sent to the residence where he landed in the backyard after he ejected from the jet and parachuted to safety.
“I guess we’ve got a pilot in our house, and he says he got ejected,” the resident said in the 911 call obtained by the Associated Press.
The dispatcher, appearing confused at the call, said, “I’m sorry — what happened?“
“We got a pilot in the house, and I guess he landed in my backyard, and we’re trying to see if we could get an ambulance to the house, please,” the resident replied.
The pilot, who said he was 47, has not been named. He reported feeling “OK” to the 911 dispatcher after falling what he estimated was 2,000 feet following an “aircraft failure.” He said his back hurt, and the resident said he looked fine.
“Ma’am, a military jet crashed. I’m the pilot. We need to get rescue rolling,” the pilot said. “I’m not sure where the airplane is. It would have crash-landed somewhere. I ejected.”
Joint Base Charleston confirmed the pilot was taken to a local medical center in stable condition.
The F-35 fighter jet was discovered on Monday afternoon, bringing an end to an almost 25-hour search for the aircraft. A debris field belonging to the jet was discovered two hours northeast of Joint Base Charleston. An investigation into the jet’s crash is open.
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The release of the 911 call comes after the Department of Defense announced that the F-35 aircraft is only capable of carrying out missions slightly more than 50% of the time due to slow maintenance times.
Some problems described in a report from the Government Accountability Office include:
- A lack of access to technical data for repair delays
- Inadequate maintenance-related training
- Heavy reliance on contractors
- A lack of spare parts at installations and support equipment
- A change to funding prioritization
How does this incident impact public perception of the safety and reliability of the F-35 Lightning II program
A panicked voice to the 911 dispatcher. “He’s asking for an ambulance and he’s in my backyard!”
The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, recounts the tense moments leading up to the crash. “I was out in my garden when I heard a loud bang,” she explains. “At first, I thought it was just thunder, but then I saw something falling from the sky.”
That “something” turned out to be an F-35 Lightning II jet, one of the world’s most advanced and secretive fighter aircraft. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and investigations are currently underway to determine what went wrong.
The pilot, identified as Captain Mark Johnson, managed to eject safely from the aircraft just moments before impact. Witnesses report seeing his ejection seat deploy and a parachute opening, guiding him safely to the ground.
In the 911 call, the resident describes her astonishment upon finding the pilot in her backyard. “He was still in his flight suit and looked a bit shaken, but otherwise seemed alright,” she says. “He told me that the jet experienced some kind of mechanical failure, forcing him to eject. He was lucky to be alive.”
Emergency services arrived promptly and rushed Captain Johnson to a nearby hospital for a thorough check-up. Miraculously, he only suffered minor injuries, including some bruises and a sprained ankle.
Many questions remain unanswered about this mysterious crash. The F-35 Lightning II is known for its reliability and advanced technology, making such an incident highly unusual. The military has not released any official statements regarding the incident, leaving experts and aviation enthusiasts speculating about the cause.
Some experts suggest that it could be due to a flaw in the aircraft’s design or a malfunctioning component. Others speculate that it could be a result of human error during the flight. Until the investigation is concluded, it is impossible to know for sure.
The F-35 Lightning II program has faced its fair share of controversies over the years. It has been marred by budget overruns and production delays, which have drawn criticism from lawmakers and the public. This crash only adds to the scrutiny surrounding the aircraft and raises concerns about its safety and reliability.
The incident has also raised questions about the potential danger posed to civilians living near military bases. While incidents like this are rare, they serve as a reminder of the inherent risks associated with military operations and the need for stringent safety measures.
As investigators delve into the wreckage and analyze flight data, the truth behind this mysterious crash will hopefully be uncovered. Until then, residents of Charleston County can only reflect on the dramatic events that unfolded in their backyard and appreciate the bravery of Captain Mark Johnson, who narrowly escaped a tragic fate.
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