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F-35B Crash Near Miramar Air Base | Raleigh News
An F-35B stealth fighter crashed near Miramar Air Base in San Diego, forcing the pilot to eject—though he walked away with only minor injuries. The incident, classified as a “Class A” mishap, marks another blow to the jet’s otherwise stellar safety record. Despite being one of the most advanced fighters in the fleet, the F-35 has seen multiple crashes in recent years, with pilots often escaping unscathed. The crash site, nicknamed “Fightertown USA,” also sparked a vegetation fire, prompting emergency crews to respond. While the Marine Corps investigates the cause, data shows the F-35’s crash…
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