United States F-35C Fleet Update
United States - United States Navy
| Date | July 30, 2025 |
| Country | United States |
| Force | United States Navy |
| Location |
NAS Lemoore, California
36.26, -119.90 |
| Aircraft | F-35C (F-35 Lightning II) |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A United States Navy F-35C Lightning II assigned to VFA-125 crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, on July 30, 2025, during a routine training flight. The pilot ejected safely and was recovered with no injuries. The aircraft wreckage impacted a cotton field and caught fire. This was the second F-35 loss for the U.S. military in 2025, following an Air Force F-35A crash in Alaska in January. The Naval Safety Command is investigating the cause of the incident.
Source: news.usni.org
