# F-35B jet crashes near San Diego Marine Corps base; pilot ejects safely

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near a base in San Diego, California, and the pilot ejected successfully with no reported injuries. Officials have confirmed the incident and are investigating the cause. The crash draws attention to the safety record of the advanced, costly F-35B variant used heavily by the Marines.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/31/f-35b-jet-crash-san-diego) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:15:19 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/1/us-military-says-f-35b-jet-fighter-crashes-in-california-pilot-safe?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:55:27 +0000