U.S. Navy Pilot Ejects During F-35C ‘Landing Mishap’

An investigation has been launched into the incident that injured seven sailors on board the USS Carl Vinson.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 01:02 PM ET

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A Navy pilot ejected from the F-35C Lightning II during the incident and was recovered from the water by a U.S. military helicopter.

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A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II pilot safely ejected during a landing mishap on the USS Carl Vinson in the South China Sea, leaving the pilot in stable condition and injuring seven sailors.
The January 24 incident, which is currently under investigation, occurred during routine flight operations as part of dual-carrier drills in the region.
This marks the second F-35 landing mishap reported in less than a month, following a separate incident involving a South Korean F-35A.

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A Navy pilot was listed as in stable condition Monday after ejecting from a F-35C Lightning II during a “landing mishap” on deck of the USS Carl Vinson in the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said.

The January 24 incident, which is now under investigation, occurred during routine flight operations. It involved a fighter jet assigned to the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, according to the service.