"Pilot Parachutes into Backyard: Hear the F-35 Crash 911 Call"

The pilot of a US Marines F-35 jet that went missing in South Carolina called emergency services after parachuting into a backyard. In the 911 call, the pilot expressed uncertainty about the location of the $100m aircraft, while a resident calmly informed the dispatcher about the pilot's presence in his backyard. The pilot, who ejected due to a malfunction, reported feeling okay with only a sore back. The F-35's flight control software may have allowed it to continue flying after the pilot's ejection. The search for the jet was hindered by its stealth capabilities and communication system wiping technology. An investigation is ongoing.