Editor’s note: This article first appeared on AVweb.com.
CNN has obtained the 911 audio of the aftermath of the loss of a Marine Corps F-35B that flew on for 60 miles after the pilot ejected over Charleston, South Carolina, last week.
F-35B Pilot Explains Ejection to 911 Operator
The audio illustrates a knowledge gap with emergency response personnel on dealing with military aircraft crashes.
![Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II. [Credit: U.S. Navy]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6536345-1.jpg)
Key Takeaways:
- Newly released 911 audio from an F-35B pilot who ejected revealed details about the incident where the unmanned jet continued flying for 60 miles.
- The audio highlighted a significant knowledge gap among emergency responders, as the pilot had to explain the ejection process and his situation to the 911 operator.
- The pilot, who ejected at 2,000 feet due to an aircraft malfunction, was unaware of his plane's location, which took the military nearly 24 hours to find.
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