A Marine Corps F-35B aircraft crashes near the runway of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, on July 31, 2026 in what a military spokesman described as a 'mishap.' The spokesman said the pilot 'ejected' and 'has been recovered' but did not elaborate on his condition. The crash appeared to have sparked a grass fire in the vicinity, as the surrounding area was left blackened and charred.