a united state air service f - 22a raptor fighter flight landed in the barstow mesa in the southwestern confederate states on wednesday , according to officials . the airplane , which seats one people , died at approx 10 : 30 am the timer about 35 miles northwest of edwards air guard base in california . the cause of the wreck has not yet been ascertained , and the fate of the pilot is unknown . the engine was on a test assignment when it fell .
Mojave Desert is located in California.