Multiple outlets report that a U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet crashes near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. Authorities and military sources describe the incident as an “aircraft mishap” and classify it as a “Class A mishap,” without releasing details about the cause. Footage and images shared by outlets show the aircraft involved in a fire, with smoke and scorched vegetation near the crash site. Emergency crews respond at the base as officials assess the scene. One report says the pilot ejects and is rushed to a medical facility, while other coverage indicates that the status of injuries was not immediately confirmed by authorities. Several articles also note that the crash occurs on a Friday morning and that the F-35 is assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. As of the reports, no definitive cause is publicly stated, and officials continue responding and investigating.