An F-35B Lightning II fighter jet crashed at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday morning, with the pilot safely ejecting before impact. The crash occurred around 10 a.m., prompting an emergency response from military crews and local fire departments.
Key Takeaways
An F-35B Lightning II fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday morning, with the pilot safely ejecting before impact and suffering non-life-threatening injuries. The crash sparked a small brush fire that was quickly controlled by firefighters. The base is home to over 15,000 personnel and serves as the headquarters for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
- F-35B Lightning II crashed near Miramar airbase in San Diego
- Pilot ejected safely with non-life-threatening injuries
- Small brush fire sparked but quickly controlled by firefighters
- Base is home to over 15,000 personnel and serves as the headquarters for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crash Location | Broad Agreement | near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego | |
| Pilot Condition | Broad Agreement | stable with non-life-threatening injuries | |
| Crash Time | Broad Agreement | around 10 a.m. on Friday morning | |
| Fire At Crash Site | Broad Agreement | small brush fire quickly controlled by firefighters | |
| Base Personnel Count | Broad Agreement | over 15,000 personnel at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar |
Crash Location
Broad Agreementnear Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego
Pilot Condition
Broad Agreementstable with non-life-threatening injuries
Crash Time
Broad Agreementaround 10 a.m. on Friday morning
Fire At Crash Site
Broad Agreementsmall brush fire quickly controlled by firefighters
Base Personnel Count
Broad Agreementover 15,000 personnel at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
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The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the jet, was transported to a medical facility with non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition, as reported by Maj. Larry Boyd, spokesperson for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time.
The incident sparked a small brush fire near the crash site, which was quickly controlled by on-site firefighters. Aerial video footage captured black smoke rising from the wreckage, with multiple military and firefighting vehicles and people standing nearby. What appeared to be white flame retardant covered the ground, and at least one person was spraying the wreckage with a fire hose.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is home to over 15,000 personnel and serves as the headquarters for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The base used to host the Navy fighter pilot training school depicted in the original Top Gun movie and was known as “Fightertown USA” in its heyday.
The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet developed by Lockheed Martin. It is renowned for its advanced capabilities, including radar evasion technology and vertical landing abilities. The aircraft is operated by the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as the air forces of the United Kingdom and Italy.
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