Newly Released Video Shows Final Moments of $136 Million Navy F-35B Air Show Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has released new video footage showing the crash of a U.S. Navy F-35B Lightning II. The incident occurred during the Thunder Over Michigan air show in August 2023. The pilot was able to eject safely just moments before the advanced fighter jet went down. The aircraft, valued at approximately $136 million, was completely destroyed in the crash. The NTSB's investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.
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