An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, according to reports citing base officials. The incident involved a military aircraft and was described by authorities as an aircraft mishap.
The pilot ejected from the aircraft before the crash, according to officials. Available reports did not provide further details about the pilot’s condition or whether anyone else was injured.
Emergency crews responded to the scene, where reports indicated the aircraft crashed and burned. Authorities had not released additional information about the cause of the incident or the extent of any damage.
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