F-35 Fighter Jet Catches Fire at San Diego Airbase

The aircraft’s pilot managed to eject and has since been taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

An F-35B Lightning II based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., conducts an aerial demonstration during the 2022 MCAS Air Show at MCAS Miramar, on Sept. 24, 2022. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose S. GuerreroDeLeon

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet experienced a fiery mishap while operating on the flightline at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, in San Diego, California, on July 31.

Emergency crews responded to the accident scene at around 10 a.m. PT on Friday, a spokesperson for the base told The Epoch Times.

The pilot of the aircraft managed to eject and has since been taken to a local medical facility for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The aircraft was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing.

This is a developing story and will be updated with additional details.