Update: F-22 jet not part of flyover

EGLIN AFB, Fla. - An F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 43rd Fighter Squadron and part of the 325th Fighter Wing currently based at Eglin AFB, crashed at around 9:15 a.m. Friday (May15) some 12 miles northeast of the main base within its test and training range. The pilot ejected safely was transported to the 96th Medical Group hospital on base for evaluation and observation. He is reportedly in stable condition. The pilot’s name has not been released at this time. There were no other individuals on the aircraft. There also was no loss of life or civilian property damage. First responders from the 96th Test Wing were on scene. The F-22's mission was a routine training flight with the 33rd Fighter Wing. A board of officers will investigate the accident. (Source: Eglin AFB 05/15/20) The Lockheed Martin-built Raptor is a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather fifth-generation stealth tactical fighter. UPDATE: The crash happened shortly before a flyover of military aircraft to salute first responders and healthcare workers concluded. The flyover had passed Panama City Beach, Panama City and Lynn Haven. It was supposed to include Mexico Beach and Gulf County. but Tyndall AFB officials said on Facebook that portion of the flyover was canceled. UPDATE2: Follow-up information indicated that the F-22 was NOT part of the flyover salutes, according to WMBB.