F-22A Crashes in California

As noted at a variety of sources, including the official AF news outlet, an Air Force F-22A has crashed while performing a test mission near Edwards AFB, CA.  The condition of the pilot has not been released.

UPDATE: CNNFox, and Edwards AFB public affairs now report that the pilot was a Lockheed Martin civilian (Air Force veteran) who did not survive the crash:

Lockheed Martin said the test pilot, David Cooley, 49, of Palmdale, California, joined the company in 2003 and was a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, amidst the tragic reminder of the danger of the fighter (and test) pilot profession.

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  • Pilot was 49 year old David Cooley. He was a 21 year Air Force veteran that had been with Lockheed Martin since 2003. He did not survive the crash.

    Thoughts and prayers to his family.