A United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter jet crashed on Friday near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in the San Diego area of southern California.
The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft prior to the crash and is safe. A spokesperson for MCAS Miramar confirmed that the downed aircraft was an F-35B model, which is known for its short takeoff capabilities.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the incident or whether any injuries or property damage occurred on the ground in the surrounding area.
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