F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely – officials
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near the Marine Corps Miramar base in San Diego on Friday. The pilot ejected and suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries and was treated at a local medical facility. The incident is classified as a Class A mishap, the most severe category for such accidents.
- ▪The crash occurred near the Miramar air base in San Diego on the morning of July 31, 2026, prompting a fire response from local crews.
- ▪The pilot successfully ejected, was medically evaluated, and is in stable condition after receiving treatment for minor injuries.
- ▪Firefighters extinguished a vegetation fire that ignited near the wreckage, while investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash.
- ▪The mishap is designated as a Class A event, indicating damage exceeding $2 million, and the F-35B aircraft has an estimated unit cost of about $109 million.
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Fire crews spray down the wreckage of an F-35B fighter jet after it crashed near Miramar air base in San Diego. Photograph: Sandy Huffaker/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenFire crews spray down the wreckage of an F-35B fighter jet after it crashed near Miramar air base in San Diego. Photograph: Sandy Huffaker/AFP/Getty ImagesUS militaryF-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely – officialsPilot of stealth fighter jet, who has not been identified, was treated for non-life threatening injuries sustained in crashAssociated PressFri 31 Jul 2026 17.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn F-35B fighter jet crashed near a US Marine Corps base in San Diego on Friday morning, sparking a small fire that first responders doused.The pilot, who has not been…
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