US F/A-18 Hornet crashes near San Diego's Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

1 person is reported to have been onboard the plane when it crashed in California

A U.S. military aircraft crashed overnight near San Diego's Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, officials say.

A military spokesman told Fox News that one person was onboard the F/A-18 Hornet, and the crash happened in a remote area east of the base.

"We are aware of an accident involving an F/A-18 Hornet in the vicinity of MCAS Miramar at 11:54 P.M. PST," the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar said in a statement. "This aircraft is not part of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing but was operating out of MCAS Miramar. The crash site is on government property east of the air station and there are no indications of damage to property on the ground. 

"Search and rescue actions are ongoing," the statement added. "An investigation has begun."

An F/A-18 Hornet lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in 2013.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles D. Gaddis IV)