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The F-35 crash at Miramar
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Where it stands
A Marine Corps F-35 crashed at Miramar on July 31, 2026, destroying the aircraft and sparking a large fire. The pilot ejected safely, was recovered and is receiving medical attention; the cause is unknown, and the Marine Corps investigation has not established the crash’s cause and circumstances.
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One Pilot Out, One F-35B Lost: What the Miramar Crash Leaves Unanswered
A Marine F-35B went down at Miramar on July 31. The pilot lived. The jet did not. The cause is still unknown.
Still open after this report
- No verified flight phase, pilot identity, cause, or investigation findings.
- No complete verbatim Marine Corps statement or confirmed cost figure is available from these sources.
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Who's involved
Places
- Marine Corps Air Station MiramarMiramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126, USA1 report
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