A fighter jet burst into flames after crashing at a military base, with the pilot managing to escape

A fighter jet burst into flames after crashing at a military base, with the pilot managing to escape unharmed.

Footage from the air force base in Alaska shows the F-35 fighter jet spiralling to the ground before exploding while the pilot safely descended with a parachute.

It remains unclear what caused the pilot to eject and send the jet crashing to the ground.

In a statement the 354th Fighter Wing's office confirmed: 'The pilot is safe and has been transported to Bassett Army Hospital for further evaluation.'