Event Brief
F/A-18 Hornet crash in Washington; pilot ejected
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: An F/A-18 Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake after the pilot ejected for minor injuries.
WHO: U.S. Marine Corps and Yakima County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: An F/A-18 Hornet crashed during a routine training exercise after the pilot ejected.
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM ET
WHERE: Rimrock Lake area, 55 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington
WHY: The cause of the mishap is under investigation.
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