Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter crashed in California, pilot ejected

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter crashed near the Miramar air base in San Diego on Friday morning. The incident sparked a small fire that first responders quickly extinguished. The pilot ejected from the jet and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. According to official statements from the Marine Corps, the unidentified pilot is currently in stable condition and received medical treatment at a local facility. The pilot is expected to survive the crash incident.