[ride]

A dramatic incident occurred at Hill Air Force Base as an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet crashed around 6:15 p.m. Fortunately, the pilot ejected safely and was subsequently rescued by emergency crews, who promptly transported the pilot to a medical center for observation.

Brock Thurgood, a property owner in South Weber near the base, recounted the event, noting that the pilot landed near his property after ejecting from the aircraft. Thurgood and a group of concerned residents rushed to the scene upon hearing a loud boom and spotting smoke. To their relief, they found the pilot waving his arms, walking toward them, and displaying signs of coherence despite minor injuries.

Thurgood commended the pilot's resilience and quick thinking, remarking, "I don't know how I'd be after I was in a plane crash, but he was surprisingly tough." He also expressed admiration for the pilot's character, describing him as "a really good person even having just been through something that was probably crazy to him."

Thurgood and the residents stayed with the pilot until first responders arrived, assisting them in navigating the terrain to reach the pilot safely. Thurgood noted the pilot's skill in avoiding residential areas during the crash, stating, "He did a dang good job. He got it away from homes, he got it away from people. He was a stud."

Col. Graig Andrle confirmed that the pilot made every effort to prevent damage to buildings or people on the ground, ultimately resulting in no injuries to anyone in the vicinity.

The crash occurred at the north end of the runway, according to the 388th Fighter Wing, which operates out of Hill Air Force Base. Officials urged civilians to avoid the crash site to allow emergency responders to work without hindrance.

Mitt Nilson, a 13-year-old resident living near the crash site, witnessed the incident while riding his dirtbike. He described seeing smoke emanating from the jet's engine and witnessing the pilot land in a tree on nearby property just moments before the plane crashed. Nilson expressed gratitude for the pilot's bravery and his relief that the pilot survived the ordeal.

Additionally, the crash led to a fire on Defense Department land, covering 8 to 10 acres. While the fire was suppressed, authorities continued to address Haz-Mat and other associated needs.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

[Vixənn]

yep, I saw this.

[ride]

Originally Posted by Vixənn ↗

yep, I saw this.

You should call the number if you’re an eyewitness, especially if you noticed something that you would label as “out of the ordinary”. You’ll likely be talking to a flight safety person who will take your telephone statement, and if you saw something odd about the aircraft or the way it was flying, they may refer you to a flight mishap investigator for a further chat.

[kellyhound]

According to preliminary information, incident occurred due to a malfunction of the chassis.

[kellyhound]

Originally Posted by ride ↗

Kel, do you have a source for the preliminary information? The reason I ask is the word chassis isn't one I have seen used in the world of aircraft mishap investigation.

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