Archive · 2 Aug 2026
F-35 Jet Incident Sparks Fire at Miramar Base
A U.S. Marine Corps fighter jet, the F-35, was involved in a mishap at a base in San Diego.
Videos on social media showed thick smoke and flames, making people think the jet crashed.
The base said they were responding to an aircraft problem but did not confirm a crash.
Investigators are still looking into what happened.
No official statement has yet said whether the jet was damaged or crashed.
U.S. Marine Corps F-35 jet involved in mishap at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego.
Thick smoke and flames seen in videos, prompting speculation of a crash.
Authorities confirmed responding to an aircraft mishap but have not officially confirmed a crash.
Investigation into circumstances of incident is ongoing.
No official statement yet confirming whether the jet crashed or was damaged.
- Who
- United States Marine Corps
- What
- Aircraft mishap involving an F-35 jet
- When
- Date not specified in article
- Where
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego
- Why
- Circumstances under investigation
- Aircraft
- F-35 Lightning II
- Location
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego
- Status
- Mishap under investigation
- Fire
- Yes
- Official confirmation
- Not yet