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U.S. Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashes near San Diego base; pilot ejects safely
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U.S. Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashes near San Diego base; pilot ejects safely

From SME · () Slovak

Translated from Slovak, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • An F-35B fighter jet belonging to the U.S. Marine Corps crashed near a military base in San Diego, California.
  • The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft before impact and was taken to a hospital.
  • The U.S. military is expected to provide further details about the incident and any potential injuries.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near the MCAS Miramar military base in San Diego, California, on Friday. Officials confirmed that the pilot ejected safely from the aircraft prior to the crash.

The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. local time. The pilot was transported to a hospital following the ejection. Details regarding the pilot's condition or whether any other individuals sustained injuries were not immediately released by military spokespersons.

Social media footage showed smoke emanating from the aircraft after the crash, prompting the dispatch of firefighters to the scene to extinguish the flames. The U.S. military has stated that it will provide additional information as it becomes available.

MCAS Miramar, the base near which the crash occurred, is historically significant as the former training center for elite U.S. Navy pilots, famously depicted in the 1986 film 'Top Gun.'

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Originally published by SME in Slovak. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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