Initial investigation reveals fire in F-35A tailpipe at Mountain Home AFB

Sources told Aviation Week that a F-35A that caught fire at Mountain Home Air Force Base last week was most likely caused by strong tailwinds as the F135 engine was starting.

An F-35 Lightning II takes off Sept. 13, 2016, at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Luke sent jets to Mountain Home AFB because it provides a unique opportunity for developing proficiency in the destruction of surface-to-air threats at their range complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier)
An F-35
Lightning II takes off Sept. 13, 2016, at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Luke
sent jets to Mountain Home AFB because it provides a unique opportunity for
developing proficiency in the destruction of surface-to-air threats at their
range complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier)

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