Debris from missing F-35 found, but questions remain about how it was lost
- The debris field found outside Charleston, South Carolina, has been confirmed to be the remains of an F-35 that went missing on Sunday after a reported "mishap" or "malfunction" in which the jet's pilot ejected from the craft146.
- The recovery process for the debris and the F-35B Lightning II has begun, but it has not been publicly confirmed what led the pilot to eject or what brought the F-35 down13.
- The cost of the loss of the highly sophisticated stealth plane is around $100 million, according to the Marines15.
- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., expressed frustration at the lack of answers regarding the incident1.
- The incident highlights the importance of safety and accountability in military operations, particularly in the context of advanced technology and high-stakes missions15.
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