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Pilot ejects as F-35 crashes at MCAS Miramar, sparking fire
Friday, July 31, 2026
An F-35 assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed Friday morning at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, according to officials. The pilot ejected from the aircraft. A brush fire started following the crash.
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