An F-35B fighter jet crashes near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, prompting emergency response and a subsequent fire. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs on Friday morning and that the aircraft is involved in an “aircraft mishap,” with U.S. Marine officials describing it as a “Class A mishap,” a military classification indicating a serious event. Videos and photos show the jet burning or on fire, along with smoke and scorched vegetation near the base.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed the cause of the crash. Reports differ only on specific details such as whether the pilot ejected; Fox News and The Mirror state the pilot ejects and is taken to a medical facility, while other outlets note only that authorities had not yet provided information about injuries. NBC, CBS, and The Hill emphasize that the cause is unclear and that emergency crews respond at the scene. The aircraft mishap remains under investigation by military and safety officials.
