The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft.
The amphibious assault ship Wasp traversed the South China Sea with 10 F-35Bs parked on the deck.
Outdated ranges and old technology are no match for up-to-date aircraft with complex missions.
A Defense Department Inspector General report this week warns that some ranges aren't equipped to train pilots for the future fight.
The accident occurred while the aircraft were conducting close-air support training.
The Corps has had nearly 54 negligent discharges over the last five years.
Lt. Col. Christopher Raible was killed in the infamous 2012 attack on Camp Bastion.
The two pilots and two aircrew members were assigned to Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465.
A safety stand down has been implemented following two April 3 Marine Corps air mishaps.
A Marine Harrier pilot is in stable condition after ejecting from an AV-8B during takeoff from Djibouti Ambouli International Airport.
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