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Pilot ejects from fighter jet before crash at San Diego Marine base, officials say
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christina Bravo , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident involved an F-35B, which went down around 10 a.
A fighter jet crash occurred at a Marine Corps base in San Diego on Friday morning. m. at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The pilot, who was the only person on board, ejected from the plane before the crash. The pilot was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Further details about the crash, including footage of the aftermath, are available from the source.
The incident is being described as a serious mishap by Marine Corps officials.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fighter jet crash occurred at a Marine Corps base in San Diego on Friday morning. The incident involved an F-35B, which went down around 10 a.m. at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The pilot, who…
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