Marine Corps F-35B crashes on runway of California base, pilot safe
A military aviation incident occurred in Southern California. The pilot of a fighter jet is being treated for injuries at a medical facility and is in stable condition. The incident happened on a base in the morning.
The military has reported that the pilot was recovered after ejecting from the aircraft. The type of aircraft involved was a F-35B, which is part of Marine Aircraft Group 11. Further details about the incident are available from the Marine Corps, including the circumstances of the crash on the base's flightline.
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