American fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska

According to her, the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

The fighter crashed on the runway. The pilot was taken to hospital for examination, TASS reports, citing the publication.

The newspaper adds that the approximate cost of the F-35 is about $81 million.

Base command promised to conduct a thorough investigation to minimize the chances of a similar incident happening again.

The US Air Force reported that the fighter jet was seriously damaged as a result of the emergency, RIA Novosti reports.

The pilot was transported to Bassett Military Hospital for further examination, the US department added.