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)

Excess fuel might have been left in the exhaust duct after an aborted start and it may have cause the fire after a restart.

Aviation Week also found out that the mishap aircraft is not affected by the recent cooling line problem.

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