An F-35C fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California on Wednesday, the U.S. Navy confirmed.

The aircraft was assigned to the VFA-125 “Rough Raiders” squadron and went down around 4:30 p.m. local time.

The pilot successfully ejected and is safe, with no other personnel affected by the incident, ABC News has reported.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by military officials.

Written by B.C. Begley