The US Marines have initiated an official investigation into the sudden disappearance and subsequent crash of a prized $100 million F-35 stealth fighter jet over South Carolina. The incident has led to various theories being probed, including the possibility of the jet being shot down. The F-35 jet’s debris was found near Charleston, South Carolina after the pilot ejected to safety.
Recovery efforts are underway, but it remains unclear what caused the pilot to eject or why the F-35 went down. The lost jet, one of America’s most expensive stealth fighters, is estimated to cost around $100 million. While the Marine Corps has issued an appeal to the public for information, Republican lawmakers have expressed frustration over the incident’s lack of answers.