Why did an F-35 fall out of the sky and explode in Alaska? Ice made it think it was on the ground.

Why did an F-35 fall out of the sky and explode in Alaska? Ice made it think it was on the ground.

US Air National Guard/Tech. Sgt. Adam Keele

An Air Force investigation found that ice buildup in an F-35's landing gear tricked the jet into thinking it was on the ground — a failure that sent the fighter crashing in Alaska and erupting in flames.

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