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

"The pilot successfully ejected and is safe. There are no additional affected personnel," a statement from NAS Lemoore said.

That and firing guns from a fighter jet gets the adrenaline pumping. In reality, VTOL takeoffs are difficult maneuvers. Once the plane lifts into the air, it can only transfer to forward movement.

Pilots from the Reserve 419th Fighter Wing are scheduled to fly the F-35 over 17 cities and towns, including Salt Lake City, Riverton, Vernal, Henefer, Park City, and more.