A U.S. Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, on July 31, 2026. Marine officials confirmed that the incident was classified as an "aircraft mishap." The pilot ejected from the aircraft and was recovered, and is currently being transported to a medical facility for evaluation.
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F-35 fighter jet crashes at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
An F-35 fighter jet from the U.S. Marine Corps crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on July 31, 2026. The pilot successfully ejected and is being taken to a medical facility.
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