Class A mishap

An F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at approximately $109 million, crashed near the Marine Corps Miramar air base in San Diego, California. The incident, officially classified by the US Marine Corps as a "Class A mishap," occurred on a Friday morning. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft before the crash and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. First responders quickly extinguished a small fire that resulted from the crash. The pilot was transported to a local medical facility, where they are reported to be in stable condition and receiving treatment. This event is newsworthy due to the high-value nature of the aircraft and the classification of the incident as a major mishap, indicating significant damage or loss.