Pilot Ejects and Survives F-35B Crash at MCAS Miramar in San Diego
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Miramar, San Diego
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- A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego Friday morning, sparking a fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky.
- The single-seat aircraft, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, went down short of the runway just before 10 a.m.
- The pilot ejected safely before the crash and was transported to a local medical facility, where officials say he is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
- The Marine Corps classified the incident as a "Class A mishap" — the military's most serious mishap category, reserved for accidents resulting in death, permanent disability, aircraft loss, or at least $2.5 million in damage.
- The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Officials have not said when additional details will be released.
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Air traffic control audio captured the moment, with the Miramar tower telling firefighters: "F-35 short final crash," indicating the jet went down just short of the runway.
The Marine Corps classified the incident as a "Class A mishap" — the military's most severe mishap category, defined as an accident resulting in death, permanent disability, aircraft loss, or at least $2.5 million in damage.
The pilot ejected before the crash and was transported to a medical facility in stable condition, suffering non-life-threatening injuries, according to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego Friday morning, sparking a fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky.
According to a new update from a military spokesperson, the F-35 fighter jet assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Group 11 crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar around 10 a.m. Friday, sparking a fire in a field on base.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by Marine Corps officials.
There is no information on the status of the pilot.
The aircraft was assigned to the 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Air Group 11.
After the crash, vegetation also caught fire near the scene.
The fire occurred on a flight line east of the runways, near the intersection of Kearny Villa Road and Johnson Road.
Heavy smoke was spotted just after 10 a.m. local time.
Marine officials confirmed an "aircraft mishap" involving an F-35 fighter jet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Friday morning.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-15 & CA-52.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Santo Rd & CA-52 E.
Air traffic control audio captured the moment, with the Miramar tower telling firefighters: "F-35 short final crash," indicating the jet went down just short of the runway.
The Marine Corps classified the incident as a "Class A mishap" — the military's most severe mishap category, defined as an accident resulting in death, permanent disability, aircraft loss, or at least $2.5 million in damage.
The pilot ejected before the crash and was transported to a medical facility in stable condition, suffering non-life-threatening injuries, according to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego Friday morning, sparking a fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky.
According to a new update from a military spokesperson, the F-35 fighter jet assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Group 11 crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar around 10 a.m. Friday, sparking a fire in a field on base.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by Marine Corps officials.
There is no information on the status of the pilot.
The aircraft was assigned to the 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Air Group 11.
After the crash, vegetation also caught fire near the scene.
The fire occurred on a flight line east of the runways, near the intersection of Kearny Villa Road and Johnson Road.
Heavy smoke was spotted just after 10 a.m. local time.
Marine officials confirmed an "aircraft mishap" involving an F-35 fighter jet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Friday morning.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-15 & CA-52.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Santo Rd & CA-52 E.
Air traffic control audio captured the moment, with the Miramar tower telling firefighters: "F-35 short final crash," indicating the jet went down just short of the runway.
The Marine Corps classified the incident as a "Class A mishap" — the military's most severe mishap category, defined as an accident resulting in death, permanent disability, aircraft loss, or at least $2.5 million in damage.
The pilot ejected before the crash and was transported to a medical facility in stable condition, suffering non-life-threatening injuries, according to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego Friday morning, sparking a fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky.
According to a new update from a military spokesperson, the F-35 fighter jet assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Group 11 crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar around 10 a.m. Friday, sparking a fire in a field on base.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by Marine Corps officials.
There is no information on the status of the pilot.
The aircraft was assigned to the 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Air Group 11.
After the crash, vegetation also caught fire near the scene.
The fire occurred on a flight line east of the runways, near the intersection of Kearny Villa Road and Johnson Road.
Heavy smoke was spotted just after 10 a.m. local time.
Marine officials confirmed an "aircraft mishap" involving an F-35 fighter jet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Friday morning.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-15 & CA-52.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Santo Rd & CA-52 E.
Air traffic control audio captured the moment, with the Miramar tower telling firefighters: "F-35 short final crash," indicating the jet went down just short of the runway.
The Marine Corps classified the incident as a "Class A mishap" — the military's most severe mishap category, defined as an accident resulting in death, permanent disability, aircraft loss, or at least $2.5 million in damage.
The pilot ejected before the crash and was transported to a medical facility in stable condition, suffering non-life-threatening injuries, according to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego Friday morning, sparking a fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky.
According to a new update from a military spokesperson, the F-35 fighter jet assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Group 11 crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar around 10 a.m. Friday, sparking a fire in a field on base.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by Marine Corps officials.
There is no information on the status of the pilot.
The aircraft was assigned to the 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Air Group 11.
After the crash, vegetation also caught fire near the scene.
The fire occurred on a flight line east of the runways, near the intersection of Kearny Villa Road and Johnson Road.
Heavy smoke was spotted just after 10 a.m. local time.
Marine officials confirmed an "aircraft mishap" involving an F-35 fighter jet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Friday morning.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-15 & CA-52.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Santo Rd & CA-52 E.
Air traffic control audio captured the moment, with the Miramar tower telling firefighters: "F-35 short final crash," indicating the jet went down just short of the runway.
The Marine Corps classified the incident as a "Class A mishap" — the military's most severe mishap category, defined as an accident resulting in death, permanent disability, aircraft loss, or at least $2.5 million in damage.
The pilot ejected before the crash and was transported to a medical facility in stable condition, suffering non-life-threatening injuries, according to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego Friday morning, sparking a fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky.
According to a new update from a military spokesperson, the F-35 fighter jet assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Group 11 crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar around 10 a.m. Friday, sparking a fire in a field on base.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by Marine Corps officials.
There is no information on the status of the pilot.
The aircraft was assigned to the 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Air Group 11.
After the crash, vegetation also caught fire near the scene.
The fire occurred on a flight line east of the runways, near the intersection of Kearny Villa Road and Johnson Road.
Heavy smoke was spotted just after 10 a.m. local time.
Marine officials confirmed an "aircraft mishap" involving an F-35 fighter jet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Friday morning.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The address reported for this incident has changed to I-15 & CA-52.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Santo Rd & CA-52 E.
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Pilot ejected safely and was recovered
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Yes, the pilot is alive. During the F-35B crash at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and was safely recovered.
Pilot ejected safely and was recovered
@mjsalsaa thank God for this! And thank you for posting. ❤️🤍💙
So many disgusting comments. Not everything is a game, people.
@LosAngelesUser674209005 hilarious. get a real life. stop living online.
These comments clearly coming from people with underdeveloped prefrontal cortex.
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Yes, the pilot is alive. During the F-35B crash at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and was safely recovered.
Pilot ejected safely and was recovered
@mjsalsaa thank God for this! And thank you for posting. ❤️🤍💙
So many disgusting comments. Not everything is a game, people.
@LosAngelesUser674209005 hilarious. get a real life. stop living online.
These comments clearly coming from people with underdeveloped prefrontal cortex.
@Punky510 like you
Yes, the pilot is alive. During the F-35B crash at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and was safely recovered.
Pilot ejected safely and was recovered
@mjsalsaa thank God for this! And thank you for posting. ❤️🤍💙
So many disgusting comments. Not everything is a game, people.
@LosAngelesUser674209005 hilarious. get a real life. stop living online.
These comments clearly coming from people with underdeveloped prefrontal cortex.
@Punky510 like you
Yes, the pilot is alive. During the F-35B crash at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and was safely recovered.
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Pilot ejected safely and was recovered
@mjsalsaa thank God for this! And thank you for posting. ❤️🤍💙
So many disgusting comments. Not everything is a game, people.
@LosAngelesUser674209005 hilarious. get a real life. stop living online.
These comments clearly coming from people with underdeveloped prefrontal cortex.
@Punky510 like you
Yes, the pilot is alive. During the F-35B crash at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and was safely recovered.