California Fighter Plane Crash: US Navy's F-35 fighter plane crashed near California base.

International News: A major accident was averted on Wednesday evening in California, USA. The US Navy's advanced F-35 fighter plane suddenly crashed near Lemoore Naval Air Station. The relief was that the pilot got out of the plane safely in time and did not suffer any serious injuries.

This incident happened around 6:30 pm local time. After the accident, the Navy said that the causes of the accident are being investigated.

The plane was on a training mission

It is being said that this fighter plane was part of the VF-125 squadron, which is known as 'Rough Raiders.' This unit is a Fleet Replacement Squadron, which prepares Navy pilots and aircrew for war. That is, this plane was not on any war mission but on a regular training flight. It would be too early to say anything at the moment about what technical or human reasons caused the accident.

Lemoore Naval Station: The Navy's main airbase

The base where this accident happened is considered an important center of the US Navy's strategic air operations. This base is located about 40 miles southwest of Fresno, California, and a large part of the Navy's air power on the West Coast operates from here.

Pilot’s Quick Thinking Averts Major Accident

The crash of an advanced and expensive aircraft like the F-35 is a matter of concern for any air force. However, the pilot's presence of mind and quick decision saved his life. The seriousness of this accident can be gauged from the fact that the pilot got only a few seconds to get out safely.

Technical flaw under scrutiny

Now the entire incident is being investigated to see if there was any technical fault or any piloting error. The US Navy spends billions of dollars on advanced aircraft like the F-35, so every accident raises questions about their strategy and security.