Emergency groups rushed to the location of a army fighter jet crash close to the airfield on the Albuquerque International Sunport, the primary worldwide airport in New Mexico, officers mentioned on Wednesday.
The accident left the pilot critically injured, who was situated and transported whereas the hearth was extinguished, Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) mentioned on X.
Local media outlet KOB4 mentioned the pilot – who ejected earlier than impression – is recovering on the UNM Hospital.
The fighter jet crashed and burst into flames simply earlier than 2 p.m. Tuesday. Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Bernalillo County firefighters battled the hearth, however they wanted assist from Kirtland Air Force Base.
“We carry 500 gallons of water on our apparatus and small foam tanks, but it’s no match for a jet fuel fire of that scope,” mentioned Lt. Jason Fejer with AFR.
Investigation is underneath solution to establish the rationale of the incident, the hearth service mentioned.
Footage captured on the crash web site appeared to depict a army fighter plane, though the particular mannequin of the airplane has not been formally confirmed.
According to KOB4, Lockheed Martin confirmed that an F-35B crashed off the airfield on the south aspect of the airport after a refueling cease at Kirtland Air Force Base.
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Source: www.nationalturk.com