Accident

Wake turbulence downs an F-35A at Hill

October 19, 2022

An F-35A of the 388th Fighter Wing crashed at the end of the runway at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, while landing after an exercise. The pilot ejected and survived with injuries. The investigation concluded that wake turbulence from the preceding aircraft in the formation destabilised the jet during the approach.

Sources: Air & Space Forces Magazine — Wake Turbulence Caused F-35 Crash at Hill AFB