F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes Near Albuquerque Sunport, Pilot Seriously Injured
TL;DR
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport after a refueling stop at Kirtland Air Force Base. The pilot ejected and is recovering at UNM Hospital. Fire crews, including those from Kirtland AFB, managed to control the jet fuel fire, but cleanup will take longer. University between Rio Bravo and Mesa del Sol will be closed for debris removal. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
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