F-35 is reported missing

[ftan42]

On January 16, 2026, a U.S. military F-35A Lightning II fighter jet vanished from radar over the Pacific Ocean after issuing a distress signal while flying over Japan. The pilot transmitted Code 7700, the international emergency signal indicating a critical onboard situation requiring immediate attention. The plane is suspected to have crashed into the sea in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

[syed putra]

Its a stealth jet,of Course you cant detect it.

 

[ftan42]

Its a stealth jet,of Course you cant detect it.

The F-35A, a stealth aircraft engineered for low observability, becomes detectable to radar during routine operations due to specific equipment and tracking technologies. During peacetime and training missions, these stealth jets operate with their transponders (Identification Friend or Foe - IFF) activated. These devices actively transmit the aircraft's position, altitude, and identity to air traffic control (ATC), effectively rendering the plane "visible" despite its stealth capabilities.

 

[Eisenhut]

On January 16, 2026, a U.S. military F-35A Lightning II fighter jet vanished from radar over the Pacific Ocean after issuing a distress signal while flying over Japan. The pilot transmitted Code 7700, the international emergency signal indicating a critical onboard situation requiring immediate attention. The plane is suspected to have crashed into the sea in the Asia-Pacific region.

Alien kidnap!!@

 

[syed putra]

Gone to iran.

 

[KingFook Sr]

On January 16, 2026, a U.S. military F-35A Lightning II fighter jet vanished from radar over the Pacific Ocean after issuing a distress signal while flying over Japan. The pilot transmitted Code 7700, the international emergency signal indicating a critical onboard situation requiring immediate attention. The plane is suspected to have crashed into the sea in the Asia-Pacific region.

Maybe now in China being dismantled and to be jointly examined by Russia/N Korea?

 

[syed putra]

Maybe now in China being dismantled and to be jointly examined by Russia/N Korea?

China already got a copy of F-22 raptor in J-20. Dunno where they got the plans from. Plus it has a carrier version.

 

[ftan42]

Earlier, a similar crash involving a Taiwanese upgraded F-16V occurred off the east coast of Taiwan. The wreckage has not been recovered, as underwater currents may have swept the jet away from the crash site.

 

[glockman]

Maybe now in China being dismantled and to be jointly examined by Russia/N Korea?

I was going to say the exact thing! Then I thought China probably doesn't need it now.

 

[rsujoy665]

On January 16, 2026, a U.S. military F 35A Lightning II fighter jet vanished from radar over the Pacific Ocean, and while searching online for updates even on apps like instaup apk for ios people followed the developing situation. The pilot transmitted Code 7700, the international emergency signal indicating a critical onboard situation requiring immediate attention. The plane is suspected to have crashed into the sea in the Asia Pacific region.

As of now, the F‑35A fighter jet that went missing on January 16, 2026, is believed to have crashed into the Pacific Ocean, and debris has been recovered, but the pilot’s status remains unknown. Japanese and U.S. authorities are investigating the cause of the emergency, and a joint search and recovery operation is ongoing.

 

[k1976]

On January 16, 2026, a U.S. military F-35A Lightning II fighter jet vanished from radar over the Pacific Ocean after issuing a distress signal while flying over Japan. The pilot transmitted Code 7700, the international emergency signal indicating a critical onboard situation requiring immediate attention. The plane is suspected to have crashed into the sea in the Asia-Pacific region.

Too stealth until missing?

 

[ftan42]

As of now, the F‑35A fighter jet that went missing on January 16, 2026, is believed to have crashed into the Pacific Ocean, and debris has been recovered, but the pilot’s status remains unknown. Japanese and U.S. authorities are investigating the cause of the emergency, and a joint search and recovery operation is ongoing.

As of late January 17/early January 18, there have been no official reports issued regarding the discovery of wreckage or the fate of the pilot

 

[k1976]

Fly into another dimension?

 

[ftan42]

The F-35 reportedly has over 800 identified issues.