The U.S. Marine Corps investigation determined the 2023 F-35B crash was primarily due to pilot error, as the pilot incorrectly ejected from a flyable aircraft.
The pilot experienced multiple system failures, including his helmet display, during a heavy rainstorm while attempting to land.
Contributing factors included the pilot's relative inexperience with the F-35B and electrical malfunctions that caused the aircraft's transponder to fail, hindering the subsequent search for the $100 million jet.
The U.S. Marine Corps completed its investigation into the 2023 F-35B crash in South Carolina last year, attributing the incident primarily to pilot error.
According to the report released Thursday, the pilot experienced multiple system failures while attempting to land in heavy rain at Joint Base Charleston.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
