F-35 aircraft incident reported at Miramar military base in San Diego

A F-35 aircraft was involved in an accident at the Miramar Air Base in San Diego Friday morning, sending up a plume of black smoke. A F-35 aircraft was involved in an accident at the Miramar Air Base in San Diego Friday morning, sending up a plume of black smoke. Earlier reports:An crash involving a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning ll at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, home of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in San Diego, California. pic.twitter.com/wO7MpIvwnS— OSINT Digest (@Indowatchosint) July 31, 2026 Emergency crews have responded to the area and the charred remnants of the aircraft are visible, according to KGTV. The incident happened around 10 a.m., according to officials. It’s unclear what started the fire or if anyone is injured. Download The California Post App, follow us on soc