US$893 Million F-35 Fighter Jet Crash: US Navy F-35 Destroyed by Fire

A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed today, causing widespread alarm.

•Jul 31, 2025 / 01:17 pm•

Patrika Desk

F-35 fighter jet crashes (Photo – @RT_com on social media)

Plane crashes are occurring with alarming frequency. Recently, a US Navy F-35 fighter jet, one of the most advanced and reliable in the fleet, crashed in California. This incident adds to the growing number of plane crashes, involving both civilian and military aircraft.

Crash Near Naval Air Station Causes Alarm

The F-35 crashed in a field near the Naval Air Station in Fresno, California, causing considerable alarm.

F-35 Engulfed in Flames

Upon impact, the F-35 immediately caught fire and was completely destroyed, sending a plume of smoke into the sky.

❗️Jet CRASHES in field near Naval Air Station in Fresno California

Reportedly an F-35 FIGHTER jet

Emergency crews are on the scene trying to reach the pilot' pic.twitter.com/xu04SRt1VP
— RT (@RT_com) July 31, 2025

Courtesy: X

Pilot Hospitalised

Reports indicate the pilot managed to eject before the crash. Emergency services personnel transported the pilot to a hospital for treatment.

₹893 Crores Destroyed

The crashed aircraft was an F-35C, valued at approximately US$102.1 million (लगभग 893 करोड़ रूपए), representing a significant financial loss.

Fifteenth Incident of its Kind

This marks the fifteenth reported crash of an F-35. The frequency of these incidents, involving one of the world’s most advanced fighter jets, is raising concerns. Some social media users are speculating about a link to the tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump on India.

🚨 BIG BREAKING 🚨 Another one down. F-35C fighter jet crashes near Lemoore, CA—15th crash so far. Pilot safely ejected, airlifted to hospital.

$100M+ jets, but still falling like dominos.#F35 #USAF #MilitaryTech pic.twitter.com/640o7XQwv6
— Citizen MattersX (@CitizenMattersX) July 31, 2025