Military and government authorities continued a sweeping search on Monday for an F-35 jet that disappeared after a U.S. Marine pilot used an emergency parachute to eject from it on Sunday afternoon in North Charleston, S.C.
The pilot, who has not been publicly identified, was in an F-35 from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
He was taken to a local medical center and his condition was stable late Sunday, Jeremy Huggins, a spokesman for Joint Base Charleston, said.
Law enforcement teams across the state were also assisting in the search.
”We appreciate the support we’ve received from our mission partners and every organization involved, as integrated teams are searching and preparing for the recovery of the jet,” Joint Base Charleston said.
Persons:
Jeremy Huggins, we’ve
Organizations:
U.S ., Marine Corps Air, Beaufort, Joint Base, Marines, Marine Aircraft Wing, Navy, Civil Air Patrol, Federal Aviation Administration, Law, ”
Locations:
North Charleston, S.C