Politics & Government
San Diego Marine Pilot Killed in Fighter Jet Crash
The pilot was based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
SAN DIEGO, CA — A U.S. Marine pilot based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego was killed in an F/A-18C Hornet crash late Thursday.
According to a statement from MCAS Miramar, the Third Marine Aircraft Wing pilot was taking part in a training mission near Twentynine Palms when the fighter jet crashed at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
Military officials are investigating the cause of the fatal crash, and have yet to disclose the name of the deceased pilot.
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