F-35 crashes near Lemoore; pilot ejects safely and fire crews control blaze quickly
An F-35 stealth fighter crashed near Lemoore Naval Air Station in Fresno County, California on July 30, 2025. The pilot ejected safely and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Cal Fire and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office responded immediately to control the scene. Federal investigators from the Navy and Marine Corps are leading the …