US Military Says F 35B Jet Fighter Crashes in California, Pilot Safe The latest crash of an F 35B jet fighter near the Miramar airbase in San Diego has raised concerns about the safety record of the US military's most advanced aircraft.
The pilot managed to eject safely, but the incident highlights the dangers faced by troops and underscores the need for a thorough investigation.
Miramar airbase, home to the Marine Corps' F 35B squadron, has a storied history as "Fightertown USA. " Its transfer from Navy control in 1996 marked a new era of military aviation reliant on advanced technology.