A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B jet crashed near the Miramar Air Base in San Diego, California, on Friday afternoon. The pilot ejected and was recovered, then taken to a medical facility for treatment. The incident has been classified as a “Class A mishap,” the most severe category, which involves damage totaling more than $2 million, the destruction of a military aircraft, or the death of a service member.
The F-35B is a version of the advanced stealth fighter jet designed for short takeoffs and capable of vertical landings. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Aerial footage from the scene showed a plume of black smoke rising from the wreckage in a dirt field, with multiple military and firefighting vehicles and personnel nearby. Firefighters from San Diego Fire responded to a vegetation fire that sparked near the crash site.
Original reporting: 40/29 / KHBS (NW Arkansas) — read the source article.
