F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely – officials
Summary
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near a Marine Corps base in San Diego on Friday morning. The pilot safely ejected and suffered minor injuries; the cause of the crash is still unknown.Key Facts
- The crash happened near the Marine Corps Miramar air base in San Diego.
- The pilot is not publicly named but is in stable condition after treatment.
- The crash caused a small fire that firefighters quickly put out.
- Officials called it a “Class A mishap,” meaning severe damage over $2 million or destruction of the aircraft.
- Each F-35B jet costs about $109 million.
- The F-35B is a stealth fighter jet capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings.
- A similar Marine fighter jet crash occurred in Washington last month.
- Investigations into such crashes can take several months to complete.
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