F-35 fighter jet crashes at San Diego Marine Corps base, sparking fire
Summary
An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar near San Diego, causing a fire. The pilot ejected safely and is being taken to a hospital.Key Facts
- The F-35 crashed at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, about 10 miles north of San Diego.
- The pilot ejected from the aircraft before the crash and was recovered.
- A small fire broke out at the crash site and responders worked to extinguish it.
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar hosts over 15,000 military and civilian personnel and is home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
- The F-35 jet costs around $100 million each and is used by the Air Force, Navy, and Marines.
- Previous crashes of F-35 jets have occurred in recent years, with pilots ejecting safely in these cases.
- In 2023, a Marine pilot died after ejecting from an F/A-18 Hornet near the same base.
- Investigations into past incidents sometimes found pilot error involved.
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