F-35 Jet Crashes on San Diego Runway, Surrounding Brush Catches Fire
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- An F-35B fighter jet crashed on the runway at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego.
- The pilot ejected safely and was rescued following the incident.
- The crash resulted in a fire that spread to surrounding vegetation, and the aircraft broke into two pieces.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed onto the runway at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego on Tuesday. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft before impact and was subsequently rescued. The incident, classified as a Class A mishap, signifies a serious accident with damages exceeding $2 million.
Following the crash, a fire erupted, engulfing the aircraft and spreading to nearby vegetation. Video footage circulating online showed the jet broken in two pieces amidst a scorched area roughly the size of a football field. The fire was visible from Interstate 5, a major highway near the base.
An F-35B Marine Corps aircraft crashed on the runway.
Fire and rescue services from San Diego responded to assist in extinguishing the blaze. However, military officials stated that the U.S. military retained jurisdiction over the incident. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. The F-35B is a variant of the advanced stealth fighter jet used by the U.S. military and its allies.
The pilot ejected and was recovered.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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