US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe

4 verified updates • corroborated by 3 independent sources • tracked since July 31, 2026

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05:00 PM 1 source: The Guardian
F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely
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09:30 PM 1 source: Al Jazeera
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
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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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11:00 PM 1 source: Al Jazeera
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe