U.S. Marine Corps F-35B crashes at Miramar Air Base near San Diego; pilot hospitalized

The U.S. Marine Corps confirmed that an F-35B stealth fighter jet crashed Friday evening near Miramar Air Base in Southern California. The pilot was taken to a medical facility; his condition has not been disclosed. The aircraft appeared to be on final approach before the crash, according to reports.

An F-35B stealth fighter jet operated by the U.S. Marine Corps crashed Friday evening near Miramar Air Base in San Diego, California. The Marine Corps said the pilot was taken to a medical facility, though the pilot's condition remains unknown. The aircraft appeared to be on final approach before crashing and exploding, according to rescue crews. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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