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Military F-35B fighter jet crashes and burns at California Marine Corps base
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk CNN , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident involved a single-seat plane from a marine aircraft group.
A military aircraft accident occurred in California. The incident involved a single-seat plane from a marine aircraft group. The plane caught fire after crashing, and smoke was visible from a distance.
Airport crews worked to put out the flames and a nearby grass fire. Details about the accident are available from the source, including the condition of the pilot, who was taken to a medical facility for evaluation. The accident happened at a marine corps air station, and further information can be found through the original report.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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