United States F-35A Fleet Update
United States - United States Air Force
| Date | March 31, 2026 |
| Country | United States |
| Force | United States Air Force |
| Location |
Nevada Test & Training Range, Nevada
36.229237, -115.053091 |
| Aircraft | F-35A (F-35 Lightning II) |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
A United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II crashed during a routine training mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range on March 31. The pilot from Nellis Air Force Base safely ejected and sustained only minor injuries. The aircraft went down approximately 25 miles northeast of Indian Springs, Nevada, within restricted federal airspace. No civilian areas were affected by the crash. The incident is under investigation and the official cause has not yet been determined. This marks a rare peacetime loss of the fifth-generation stealth fighter.
Source: military.com
