Marine Corps F-35B goes down in Southern California, pilot safe
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A F-35B fighter jet was involved in the military’s most severe type of aviation mishap near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in Southern California on Friday morning, according to the Marine Corps.
“We can confirm a Class A mishap involving a Marine Corps F-35B in the vicinity of [Marine Corps Air Station] Miramar,” the Marine Corps said in a statement. “The pilot ejected and has been recovered. More information will be available as the situation develops.”
The Marine Corps added that the pilot is enroute to a medical facility.
The Marine Corps did not immediately identify what unit the aircraft was assigned to. Marine Corps spokesman Capt. Jacob Sugg confirmed to Task & Purpose that the pilot is safe.
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Local media in San Diego reported smoke rising near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, with aerial footage purportedly showing the plane on a burnt field just outside the base.
According to the military, a Class A mishap involves either a loss of life or damage to equipment greater than $2.5 million.
The mishap is the latest in a series of stateside aviation incidents in recent months. In May, two Navy E/A-18G Growlers collided during an airshow in Idaho; all four crew members safely ejected. In June, a Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet from Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state. On June 15, an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board.
This is a developing story.
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Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
1 aircraft
Activity
F-35B fighter jet involved in a Class A aviation mishap
Location
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar · Southern California
Unit
Marine Corps
Time
Friday morning
Equipment
F-35B fighter jet
Summary
A Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet was involved in a Class A aviation mishap near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Friday morning. The pilot safely ejected and has been recovered, with reports indicating smoke rising from the crash site. The incident is under investigation as it is part of a series of recent aviation mishaps in the U.S.
Key Facts
- A Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet was involved in a Class A mishap near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
- The pilot ejected safely and is en route to a medical facility.
- The mishap is classified as a severe aviation incident due to potential damage exceeding $2.5 million.