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U.S. Military Aircraft Crashes Near San Diego’s Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Media reports on Friday have cited unnamed officials stating that a U.S. military aircraft crashed overnight near San Diego’s Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar . The cause of the F/A-18 Hornet’s crash is not immediately clear.

There was only one pilot on board, whose condition is not known. Officials have not said whether any others were on the flight. Representatives for the Pentagon did not immediately reach for comment on the reports .

Cause of F/A-18 Hornet’s Crash Not Yet Known

A statement from the base in California, said the jet crashed in a remote area on government land near an interstate highway around 11:54 p.m. on Thursday, calling it “an accident.” “This aircraft is not part of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing but was operating out of MCAS Miramar,” the air station said in a statement. The aircraft was on a training flight .

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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