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 craft1 4 6.
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 down1 3.
The cost of the loss of the highly sophisticated stealth plane is around $100 million, according to the Marines1 5.
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 missions1 5.