F-35B stealth fighter jet crashes near San Diego’s Miramar air base; pilot ejects safely

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B crashed on the flightline at MCAS Miramar in San Diego after the pilot ejected safely.

The pilot was taken for medical care in stable condition, and no injuries on the ground were reported.

The wreckage caught fire, and the Marine Corps has classified the event as a Class A mishap.

The crash adds to concerns about safety and readiness across the military’s core stealth fighter fleet.