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F-35 Jet Crashes Near San Diego, Pilot Ejects Safely
31 Jul
Summary
- An F-35 jet crashed at Air Station Miramar on Friday morning.
- The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft following the incident.
- A significant brush fire erupted at the crash site.
An F-35 belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed Friday morning at Air Station Miramar, prompting an immediate emergency response. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. local time on the flight line. The U.S. Marines classified the event as a 'Class A mishap.'
The pilot ejected from the F-35B aircraft and was recovered. However, officials have not yet released information regarding the pilot's condition or the specific cause of the crash. The aircraft was reportedly in two pieces after the incident.
Following the crash, a significant brush fire erupted in a field north of State Route 52, visible from the nearby freeway. San Diego Fire-Rescue Department assisted with the fire, though the military retains jurisdiction over the aircraft incident. Further information is expected as it becomes available.
