United States Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II Damaged
Event Report
United States Marine Corps
| Date | Dec. 1, 2022 |
| Country | πΊπΈ United States |
| Force | United States Marine Corps |
| Location |
Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
26.34, 127.76 |
| Aircraft | F-35 Lightning II |
| Event type | Damaged |
Description
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 landed at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, at about 1:40 p.m. on 1 December 2022 because of a suspected electrical problem, according to Marine Corps Times. While the aircraft was being towed, its front landing gear malfunctioned and the nose dropped to the ground, a 1st Marine Aircraft Wing spokesperson said. No injuries were reported, and military officials were investigating the precautionary landing and the mishap. The extent of damage had not been disclosed.
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