Air Force investigating in-flight mechanical issue on Luke F-35

The Lightning II pilot radioed a code 7700, which flags an airborne emergency to air traffic control, around 1:10 p.m. local time on June 15.

Flashlight damages $14 million F-35 fighter jet engine beyond repair, report says

Everything an F/A-18 Fighter Pilot Wears in the Cockpit

Airframe: The F-35A Lightning II > > Display

New Report: Misplaced Flashlight Sucked into F-35 Engine Caused $4 Million in Damage

Flashlight damages $14 million F-35 fighter jet engine beyond repair, report says

Jet engine damaged by flashlight at Luke Air Force Base

Airframe: The F-35A Lightning II > > Display

Flashlight damages $14M F-35 engine at Luke AFB in Arizona

Flashlight damages $14 million F-35 fighter jet engine beyond repair, report says

Flashlight damages $14 million F-35 fighter jet engine beyond repair, report says