F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in the United States

An F-35B fighter jet capable of short takeoff and vertical landing has reportedly crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California.

According to initial reports, the aircraft went down during its landing approach and caught fire after striking the ground. No official information has yet been released regarding the pilot’s condition.

Multiple emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene following the incident, while an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash.