BREAKING: F-35B Crashes Near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
A Marine Corps F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday, a service spokesperson confirmed to USNI News. The pilot ejected from the jet and is on their way to a hospital. “We can confirm a mishap involving a Marine Corps F-35B in the vicinity of MCAS Miramar,” a Marine Corps spokesperson told USNI News in a statement. “The pilot ejected, was recovered, and is enroute to a medical facility. More information will be released when available.” Video footage posted on social media website X showed black smoke billowing out from
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land while conducting carrier qualifications during routine operations and integrated training off the coast of California, June 20, 2026. US Marine Corps photo A Marine Corps F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday, a service spokesperson confirmed to USNI News.
The pilot ejected from the jet and is on their way to a hospital.
“We can confirm a mishap involving a Marine Corps F-35B in the vicinity of MCAS Miramar,” a Marine Corps spokesperson told USNI News in a statement. “The pilot ejected, was recovered, and is enroute to a medical facility. More information will be released when available.”
Video footage posted on social media website X showed black smoke billowing out from the plane.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
