An F-35B Lightning II fighter jet has gone missing in South Carolina after the pilot safely ejected.
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The incident occurred north of Charleston, with the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 pilot ejecting on Sunday.
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The military is seeking public assistance in locating the missing advanced fighter jet.
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The F-35B is known for its ability to hover and land in small spaces, making it unique among fighter jets.
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The last-known position of the aircraft suggests it likely did not continue flying long after the pilot ejected.
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The cause of the pilot's decision to abandon the aircraft remains unknown, and the incident is under investigation.
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This incident follows a 2018 crash involving another Marine Corps F-35B in South Carolina.
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The 2018 crash was attributed to a faulty fuel tube, resulting in inspections of the entire F-35 fleet.
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In a separate incident, an Air Force F-35A crashed in Utah in 2022 due to turbulence.
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The F-35B is a high-value aircraft, with each unit estimated to cost around $80 million.
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