Pilot ejects from F-35B jet crash near San Diego marine base, officials say
A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near Miramar air base in San Diego, resulting in a small fire. The pilot successfully ejected and is currently in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
Why it matters
The crash of an advanced stealth fighter jet is a significant military aviation incident that triggers safety investigations and raises questions about fleet readiness.
Fire crews spray down the wreckage of an F-35B fighter jet after it crashed near Miramar air base in San Diego./Getty Images Fire crews spray down the wreckage of an F-35B fighter jet after it crashed near Miramar air base in San Diego./Getty Images US military Pilot ejects from F-35B jet crash near San Diego marine base, officials say Unidentified pilot of F-35B fighter jet receives treatment for non-life-threatening injuries after crash near Miramar
Prefer the Guardian on Google An 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.
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