F-35 Fighter Jet Crash Ignites Blaze Near San Diego Base

WHO:

CBS News - An F-35 fighter jet was involved in the incident.

NBC News - Officials reported the crash involved a “class A mishap.”

WHAT:

CBS News - The F-35 fighter jet crashed, igniting a fire.

NBC News - The crash occurred after the jet suffered a “class A mishap.”

Newsweek - Emergency crews responded to the aircraft mishap.

WHERE:

CBS News - The crash took place at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.

NBC News - The incident occurred in San Diego.

HOW:

CBS News - An aerial photo showed the smoking F-35 next to scorched vegetation in a field.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 20:22 UTC)

An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, resulting in a fire and classified as a “class A mishap.” Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene, where aerial photos revealed the smoking aircraft beside scorched vegetation in a field. Officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.