Jet based at Nellis Air Force Base crashed north of Las Vegas within the Nevada Test and Training Range; pilot suffered only minor injuries, according to military authorities.
An F-35 fighter jet crashed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the Nevada Test and Training Range, a military testing area located north of Las Vegas, in the United States. The pilot was able to eject safely and sustained only minor injuries, according to information released after the accident.
According to initial reports, the aircraft experienced maneuvering issues around midday. Shortly afterward, rescue teams located the pilot in good condition.
The 57th Wing, a unit linked to Nellis Air Force Base, confirmed that the jet involved in the accident was based at the military installation. In a statement, the force said the crash occurred about 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs, within controlled airspace and on restricted federal property of the Nevada training range.
Authorities also stated that emergency teams were immediately dispatched to the site and emphasized that there was no impact on populated areas. The pilot received treatment for injuries considered minor.
Nellis Air Force Base emphasized that the safety of military personnel and the local community remains a priority. So far, the cause of the F-35 crash has not been officially disclosed, and the case is expected to be investigated.
The accident draws attention because it involves one of the most advanced fighter jets currently in operation in the U.S. military aviation. Nellis Base is one of the main centers for testing, tactical development, and training with F-35 aircraft.
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