"Uncovering the Truth: The Discovery and Aftermath of the Missing F-35 Crash in South Carolina"

An F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft crashed in South Carolina, prompting questions about the pilot's ejection and how the pilotless plane flew for 60 miles before crashing. The Marine Corps pilot experienced a malfunction and was "forced to eject" at a low altitude. The F-35B variant has an auto-eject function on its ejection seat, raising questions about whether the malfunction was seat-related. The aircraft's ability to continue flying for a significant distance before crashing and the pilot's decision to eject are also under scrutiny. The F-35 program, with over 972 warplanes built, has faced cost overruns and production delays.