A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, the base associated with the original Top Gun school. The pilot ejected safely and was taken for medical treatment with stable, non-life-threatening injuries; the cause of the incident is not yet known.

The crash occurred at about 10am on Friday, 31 July, and was described by the Marine Corps as a “Class A mishap”, indicating serious damage or loss. Emergency crews remained at the base while black smoke rose from the wreckage, and officials said further information would be released.