In a bizarre incident that has left the nation puzzled, the U.S. military recently lost an F-35 jet when its pilot was forced to eject due to an unexplained “mishap.” What makes this incident even more perplexing is that the plane continued to fly autonomously after the pilot’s ejection.
The pilot, fortunately, was safely recovered and received medical attention at a local medical center. However, the fate of the $80 million F-35 fighter jet remains unknown, prompting a massive search effort by military and civilian authorities.
Joint Base Charleston has joined forces with the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in a collaborative effort to locate the missing aircraft. Their search area is centered around the jet’s last-known position, north of JB Charleston, near Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion. The public has been urged to cooperate with these efforts, emphasizing the importance of finding the aircraft promptly.
This puzzling situation has raised numerous questions and concerns among the American public. Many wonder how such a highly sophisticated aircraft could go missing, with some speculating that the F-35 may have been left in a “zombie state” following the pilot’s ejection. Critics, including lawmakers like Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. Nancy Mace, are demanding answers from the Biden Administration regarding the circumstances of the incident and the lack of tracking devices on the aircraft.
The facts surrounding the incident are still shrouded in mystery. Two fighter jets were flying side by side when the mishap occurred, but the exact cause remains unknown. The F-35’s transponder was not functioning, making it challenging to track the aircraft. The incident took place over North Charleston, but the amount of fuel in the jet at the time of ejection is uncertain.
As the search efforts intensify, the focus has shifted to Lake Moultrie, approximately 50 miles from North Charleston. The disappearance of this cutting-edge military technology continues to baffle experts and raise concerns about the security and accountability of such advanced equipment.