US Marine Corps F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes Near Miramar Air Base in San Diego

A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near Miramar Air Base in San Diego, California, on Friday morning, according to reports. Shortly after the crash, the aircraft caught fire. The US Marine Corps stated that the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft in time, preventing any loss of life. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was admitted to a hospital for medical treatment. The military has classified the incident as a “Class A” aviation mishap, the highest category for military aviation accidents. According to available information, an F-35B fighter jet is valued at approximately $109 million (around ₹950 crore). Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.