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Home» News»U.S. Navy’s F-35C has Landing Mishap on USS Carl Vinson
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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Conducts Flight Operations in the South China Sea
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 13, 2022) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA 147), prepares to recover on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 13, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caden Richmond)

U.S. Navy’s F-35C has Landing Mishap on USS Carl Vinson

An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, had a landing mishap on deck while USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) was conducting routine flight operations in the South China Sea, Jan. 24.

Naval News Staff 25 Jan 2022

The pilot safely ejected from the F-35C aircraft and was recovered via U.S. military helicopter. The pilot is in stable condition. There were seven total Sailors injured; three Sailors required MEDEVAC to a medical treatment facility in Manila, Philippines, and four were treated by on-board medical personnel. All three MEDEVACs are assessed as stable. Of the four Sailors treated by on-board medical, three have been released. Additional details and the cause of the inflight mishap is under investigation.

The F-35C Lightning II is the latest carrier-based fighter of the U.S. Navy. Carl Vinson was among the 5 flat tops which conducted a massive photo exercise on January 22, 2022 in the Philippine Sea.

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