Latest Incident Involves US Air Force Jet Near Creech Air Force Base
A US Air Force F-35 crashed north of Creech Air Force Base in southern Nevada on March 31, 2026, after the pilot reported trouble maneuvering. The pilot ejected safely and was treated for minor injuries. The crash site was located within the restricted Nevada Test and Training Range, away from populated areas. This incident is the latest in a series of F-35 crashes, including several in the United States and one fatal crash in Japan. The crash was reported by local media, citing Nellis Air Force Base media operations, according to AeroTime.