US: F-22 crashes in Florida during training flight
Pilot safely ejects and has been hospitalised in stable condition for observation, says US Air Force
An investigation will be launched into the crash. PHOTO: AA
WASHINGTON:
An advanced F-22 stealth fighter crashed near Eglin Air Force Base in Florida state during a routine training flight after the pilot safely ejected.
The USAF did not disclose the pilot's name, but said he is in stable condition after being admitted to a hospital on the base for observation.
The crash of the $150 million aircraft occurred about 12 miles (19 kilometres) northeast of Eglin on the base's test and training range, the Air Force said in a statement.
"There was no loss of life or civilian property damage related to the crash," it said.
An investigation will be launched into the crash.
An advanced F-22 stealth fighter crashed near Eglin Air Force Base in Florida state during a routine training flight after the pilot safely ejected.
The USAF did not disclose the pilot's name, but said he is in stable condition after being admitted to a hospital on the base for observation.
The crash of the $150 million aircraft occurred about 12 miles (19 kilometres) northeast of Eglin on the base's test and training range, the Air Force said in a statement.
"There was no loss of life or civilian property damage related to the crash," it said.
An investigation will be launched into the crash.