Published on: 2026-08-01
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Los Angeles, July 31 /Xinhua/ — Representatives of the U.S. Marine Corps confirmed on Friday that emergency services are responding to the crash of an F-35B fighter jet near the Miramar Air Base in San Diego, California. This was reported by local media.
The incident occurred around 10:00 local time. According to authorities, the pilot safely ejected and was rescued.
“We can confirm an accident involving a Marine Corps F-35B in the vicinity of Miramar base,” said a base representative in a statement. “The pilot ejected, was rescued, and taken to a medical facility.”
According to media reports, the aircraft was part of the 3rd Aviation Wing of the 11th Marine Aircraft Group. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
According to CNN, Miramar is a large U.S. military airbase housing about 15,000 service members from all branches of the U.S. military.
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