Military Jet Crashes in Albuquerque, 1 Pilot Ejects

Albuquerque –

We are currently at the site of a military jet crash that just happened near University and Rio Bravo. Numerous post on social media indicate that the jet was an F-35.

Reports indicate that the pilot ejected before the crash and is now being transported to a nearby hospital. We presently do not know the pilot’s condition.

This is an unfolding situation, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.

UPDATE:

We have learned that this crash actually occurred just off of the airfield on the southside of the Sunport.

The ABQ Sunport media team issued a bulletin stating “One soul aboard, pilot is conscious and being transported.”

For those traveling at the Sunport today, flights are operating again, but double-check your specific flight status with your airline.

An f35 crashed on takeoff at albuquerque international
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I just witnessed a major, horrific aircraft crash with an explosion and dust rising into the air while I'm on my flight on the runway. I will report on it soon, waiting for more details but the person behind me said it was possible it was a helicopter or some type of single… pic.twitter.com/NA8pQVdV6W

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