An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday afternoon around 12:49 PM local time
The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and survived the incident
The pilot was taken to Bassett Army Hospital and reported to be in stable condition
A verified video shows the F-35 spiraling toward the ground before exploding on impact
The video also captures the pilot's deployed parachute descending in the background
Base commander Col. Paul Townsend announced that the cause of the crash is under investigation
The Air Force has committed to conducting a thorough investigation to prevent similar incidents
Each F-35 fighter jet costs approximately $100 million
The F-35 program is part of the Air Force's initiative to replace their aging fleet
The aircraft type is used across multiple military branches including the Navy and Marines
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