Fighter jet crashes near Lemoore NAS

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Source: Fresno Bee

LEMOORE

A fighter jet assigned to Lemoore Naval Air Station crashed just before 4 p.m. Monday in a field near the base, the Navy confirmed Monday evening.

The pilot of the single-seat aircraft ejected safely and is in good condition, said base commander Capt. Monty Ashliman. He was taken for a medical evaluation, Ashliman said. The pilot’s name was not released.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. Ashliman said he hopes the investigation won’t take long, since the Navy wants to draw lessons that can prevent future crashes.

The pilot was in contact with air traffic control before the crash, Ashliman said.

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1. That isn't far from Harris Ranch, right in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley. Glad no one was

seriously injured