Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected safely

10 verified updates • corroborated by 4 independent sources • tracked since July 31, 2026

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Jul 31, 05:00 PM 1 source: The Guardian
F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely
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Jul 31, 09:30 PM 1 source: Al Jazeera
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
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Jul 31, 10:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, Al Jazeera
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected
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Jul 31, 11:00 PM 1 source: Al Jazeera
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
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Aug 01, 03:00 AM 2 sources: AP News, Al Jazeera
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected safely
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Aug 01, 06:30 AM 3 sources: AP News, Al Jazeera, The Guardian
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Aug 01, 08:30 AM 2 sources: AP News, Al Jazeera
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Aug 01, 09:30 AM 1 source: AP News
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Aug 01, 10:30 AM 1 source: apnews.com
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Aug 01, 11:00 AM 1 source: AP News