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An F-22 Raptor, like the one shown in this file photo, has crashed north of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The aircraft was on a training mission at the time of the accident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Rachel A. Kocin)
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F-22 crashes in California

Posted 3/25/2009   Updated 3/25/2009 Email story   Print story


3/25/2009 - EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- An Air Force F-22 Raptor from Edwards Air Force Base crashed about 10 a.m. March 25 approximately 35 miles northeast of the base.  

The condition of the pilot is unknown at this time.

The aircraft was on a test mission at the time of the accident. A board of officers will investigate the accident. 

As soon as additional details become available, they will be provided. 

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