F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely – officials

Pilot of stealth fighter jet, who has not been identified, was treated for non-life threatening injuries sustained in crash

An F-35B fighter jet crashed near a US Marine Corps base in San Diego on Friday morning, sparking a small fire that first responders doused.

The pilot, who has not been publicly identified, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to a statement from the Marine Corps Miramar air base. Officials say the pilot is in stable condition and received treatment at a local medical facility.