“We are aware of an accident involving an F/A-18 Hornet in the vicinity of MCAS Miramar at 11:54 P.M. PST. This aircraft is not part of 3rd MAW but was operating out of MCAS Miramar,” the station’s press service stated.
The pilot died on the spot, the US Marine Corps said.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and an investigation has begun, the station added.