Coverage dated July 30, 2026 to August 3, 2026

Pilot of F-35 military jet that crashed in San Diego in stable condition after ejecting

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 2 developments

The pilot of the F-35 that crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, on Friday is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. CBS News' Carter Evans has the details.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jul 31, 2026
F-35 military jet crashes in Miramar near San Diego
Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco ·
Jul 31, 2026Newest
Pilot of F-35 military jet that crashed in San Diego in stable condition after ejecting
Headline from CBS News ·

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104 articles, oldest first.

Just the News
F-35 fighter crashes near San Diego air base (opens Just the News)
Published Jul 30, 2026
Just the News's feed description
The pilot ejected during the incident.
NBC Los Angeles
Pilot ejects from fighter jet before crash at San Diego Marine base, officials say (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jul 31, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Plane crashes at MCAS Miramar on July 31, 2026.
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
F-35 'aircraft mishap' causes fire on San Diego Marine base (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)
Published Jul 31, 2026
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description
Heavy smoke was spotted near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Friday morning, though officials have not yet confirmed its source.
New York Post
F-35 aircraft incident reported at Miramar military base in San Diego (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 31, 2026
New York Post's feed description
It's unclear what started the fire or if anyone is injured.
Newsweek
Video Shows F-35 Plane Ablaze at Marine Corps Air Station in California (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 31, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Emergency crews responded after an F-35 was involved in an aircraft mishap at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.
CBS 8 San Diego
Emergency crews respond to fire involving ‘aircraft mishap’ on MCAS Miramar base (opens CBS 8 San Diego)
Published Jul 31, 2026
CBS 8 San Diego's feed description
An 'aircraft mishap' involving an F-35 just after 10 a.m. Friday sent a large plume of smoke into the air at MCAS Miramar base.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
F-35 military jet crashes in Miramar near San Diego (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Jul 31, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
A military jet crashed in San Diego's Miramar neighborhood Friday, prompting a response from emergency crews at Miramar Airbase.
Phl17
F-35 'aircraft mishap' causes fire at San Diego Marine base (opens Phl17)
Published Jul 31, 2026
Phl17's feed description
Heavy smoke was spotted coming from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after an F-35 "aircraft mishap" on the base, officials confirmed.
FOX 21 Colorado Springs
F-35 'aircraft mishap' at San Diego Marine base, pilot ejected (opens FOX 21 Colorado Springs)
Published Jul 31, 2026
FOX 21 Colorado Springs's feed description
Heavy smoke was spotted coming from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after an F-35 "aircraft mishap" on the base, officials confirmed.
Los Angeles Times
Pilot ejects before F-35 jet crash at U.S. Marine Corps' Miramar air base in San Diego (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 31, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
A pilot safely ejected from an F-35B jet before it crashed Friday morning at the U.S. Marine Corps' air base in Miramar in San Diego, according to military officials.
KEZI Eugene
Military F-35B fighter jet crashes and burns at California Marine Corps base (opens KEZI Eugene)
Published Jul 31, 2026
KEZI Eugene's feed description
A fighter jet crashed and erupted into flames at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday, sending smoke billowing into the sky that could be seen from miles away.
KTLA Los Angeles
F-35 jet crashes after 'aircraft mishap' near Southern California Marine base (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Jul 31, 2026
KTLA Los Angeles's feed description
An F-35 fighter jet crashed into a field near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday, military officials confirmed. Officials tell KTLA sister station FOX 5/KUSI that emergency personnel are on the scene.
Kokomo Tribune
Marine Corps says F-35B jet crashed near Southern California air station and pilot has been taken to a medical facility (opens Kokomo Tribune)
Published Jul 31, 2026
Kokomo Tribune's feed description
Marine Corps says F-35B jet crashed near Southern California air station and pilot has been taken to a medical facility.
RedState
A Marine F-35 Just Crashed Near San Diego - Here's What We Know (opens RedState)
Published Jul 31, 2026
NBC News
F-35 fighter jet crashes in San Diego, sparking fire at Miramar air base (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 31, 2026
NBC News's feed description
A fighter jet crashed in San Diego on Friday after suffering a “class A mishap,” according to officials.
Times Of San Diego
F-35B stealth fighter crashes at Miramar after pilot ejected safely (opens Times Of San Diego)
Published Jul 31, 2026
Times Of San Diego's feed description
The jet went down Friday near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in what a statement from the U.S. Marines described as a “Class A mishap."
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Jul 31, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
A Marines statement called it a “Class A mishap.” That’s the most severe mishap category, used when the damage totals more than $2 million, an aircraft is destroyed or a service member killed.
Breaking Defense
Marine Corps F-35 suffers crash in California (opens Breaking Defense)
Published Jul 31, 2026
Breaking Defense's feed description
The pilot ejected and is receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the service.
Washington Times
F-35 jet crashes at Marine Corps base in San Diego (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 31, 2026
Washington Times's feed description
An F-35B fighter jet crashed Friday morning at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, according to local reports.
UPI
F-35B fighter jet crashes near Marine Corps base in San Diego (opens UPI)
Published Jul 31, 2026
UPI's feed description
A military fighter jet crashed near Miramar Marine Corps Air Base in San Diego on Friday morning, officials said. The pilot ejected in time.
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
F-35B: What to know about the jet that crashed at a San Diego Marine base (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)
Published Jul 31, 2026
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description
An F-35B military jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday morning.
The Oregonian
F-35B stealth fighter crashes near air base, Marine Corps says (opens The Oregonian)
Published Jul 31, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
A Marines statement called it a “Class A mishap.”
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
MCAS Miramar mishap: What happens when a pilot ejects from a fighter jet? (opens FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News)
Published Jul 31, 2026
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News's feed description
A Marine pilot safely ejected from an F-35B Lightning II fighter jet during a Class A mishap at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Friday, July 21, 2026.
The Western Journal
Fiery F-35 'Mishap' Triggers Major Emergency Response at California Air Base (opens The Western Journal)
Published Jul 31, 2026
The Western Journal's feed description
An F-35 jet crashed Friday at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar near San Diego. Officials said the pilot ejected before the crash, according to KGTV. The crash took place at […]
WDIO Duluth
Ticker- Stealth fighter crash (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Jul 31, 2026
WDIO Duluth's feed description
The U.S. Marine Corps says an F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California on Friday.

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