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F-35B Crash Near Miramar | Global News
- Published
- August 1, 2026
- Duration
- 1:38
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- Last updated
- Aug 2, 2026
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An F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar Air Base in San Diego, but the pilot ejected safely with non-life-threatening injuries. The jet was destroyed, marking the 17th “Class A mishap” involving F-35s since 2000 — a sobering reminder that even the most advanced aircraft carry risk. Another recent ejection occurred in May 2024 near Albuquerque, under…
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An F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar Air Base in San Diego, but the pilot ejected safely with non-life-threatening injuries. The jet was destroyed, marking the 17th “Class A mishap” involving F-35s since 2000 — a sobering reminder that even the most advanced aircraft carry risk. Another recent ejection occurred in May 2024 near Albuquerque, underscoring ongoing safety concerns. Emergency crews responded to a nearby vegetation fire at the crash site — an area historically known as “Fight
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