Loading...
Market
Will F-35 flight operations resume at Kirtland AFB within 3 months of the crash?
5
Resolution / Starting Odds
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Official announcements from the U.S. Air Force or Kirtland AFB
Story
F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes During Takeoff at Albuquerque International Sunport, Second Incident in a Year
May 28, 2024, 09:00 PM
A U.S. Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed during takeoff at Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft. The pilot was conscious and transported to a hospital for treatment. The crash led to a significant explosion and emergency crews responded promptly to the scene. The aircraft was operating from Kirtland Air Force Base, which is adjacent to the airport. Flight operations at the Sunport have since resumed. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash. This is the second incident involving an F-35 in less than a year. The crash occurred near University and Rio Bravo.
View original story
Similar markets
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Continuation without changes • 25%
Continuation with significant modifications • 25%
Temporary suspension • 25%
Program overhaul or reevaluation • 25%
No change in their F-35 orders • 25%
Reduction in F-35 orders • 25%
Temporary suspension of F-35 orders • 25%
Cancellation of F-35 orders • 25%
Technical malfunction • 33%
Pilot error • 33%
External factors (e.g., weather, bird strike) • 34%
Operations unchanged • 33%
Reduction in F-35 operations • 33%
Relocation of F-35 jets • 34%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Operational • 50%
Non-operational • 50%