An F-35B fighter jet crashed near the US Marine Corps base in Miramar, San Diego, on the morning of July 31, 2026. The crash resulted in a small fire that was extinguished by first responders. The pilot, whose identity has not been disclosed, ejected from the aircraft and was taken to a local medical facility for evaluation and treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Marine Corps confirmed that the pilot is in stable condition.
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F-35B fighter jet crashes near San Diego, pilot ejects safely
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near the Marine Corps base in Miramar, San Diego, on July 31, 2026. The pilot ejected safely and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local medical facility.
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Pilot ejects from F-35B jet crash near San Diego marine base, officials say
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