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A fighter jet that mysteriously was reported missing in South Carolina after its pilot ejected from the aircraft on Sunday has been located, officials said.

Rushing to the scene. the pilot's condition initially unclear. >> pilot ejected, unknown location of the pilot at this time. >> reporter: but this afternoon, the marine corps confirming that pilot, the only person on board, did not survive. authorities now opening an investigation into what caused the deadly crash. military experts say flying in the dark always carries a degree of risk. >> when we are flying at night, things are inherently more dangerous, and it is exceptnally easy to get disoriented. >> reporter: tonight, the military is following protocol waiting 24 hours after notifying the...

An investigation into last year's F-35A crash at Hill Air Force Base found data system errors caused the accident in which the pilot safely ejected.

Flight operations have resumed at Hill Air Force Base following last week's crash of an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet.

The IAF Mirage 2000 aircraft experienced a technical malfunction, the Air Force informed. The pilot ejected safely before the aircraft crashed in Mankabagh village, Bhind SP Manoj Kumar Singh said.