The navy version of the US F-35 fighter collided with the KC-130J tanker aircraft while refueling in the air. While the KC-130 landed in a field, the F-35B crashed as a result of the collision. It was stated that the pilot jumped with the ejection seat and was in good condition.
According to the statement made by the Marine Corps within the US Department of Defense; US tanker KC-130J collided with F-35B fighter jet while refueling in air.
In the statement, it was stated that the KC-130J tanker plane made an emergency niche to a field, while the B version of the F-35 fighter plane, the navy version, fell.
In the statement that the F-35 broke its wing by touching the KC-130J while approaching the tanker plane to refuel, it was stated that the pilot jumped with the ejection seat and was in good condition.
It was stated that an investigation was initiated to clarify the details of the incident.
