Debris From Missing F-35 Fighter Jet Found After Pilot Ejects During 'Mishap'
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A missing F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet's debris has been located after the pilot ejected due to a mishap. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon and the debris was found on Monday evening, northeast of Joint Base Charleston, North Charleston. The F-35 belongs to a training squadron of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. The circumstances leading to the pilot's ejection and whether the jet had crashed remain unclear.
September 19, 2023 | 2:52 am
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Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), the manufacturer of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet, may face scrutiny following the incident. The cause of the mishap is currently under investigation.
Lockheed Martin, as the manufacturer of the F-35, could face potential reputational damage depending on the outcome of the investigation into the mishap. If the investigation reveals a fault in the aircraft, it could negatively impact the company's stock in the short term.
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