Event Brief
Bodycam shows Marine pilot walking after F/A-18 crash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Summary: Newly released bodycam footage shows a U.S. Marine Corps pilot, bloodied after ejecting from an F/A-18 Hornet, approaching local authorities in Washington state. The crash occurred on June 13 during a routine training exercise near Rimrock Lake in Yakima County, and a wildfire sparked shortly after.
WHO: Yakima County Sheriff’s Office and a U.S. Marine Corps pilot assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11
WHAT: Bodycam footage shows the pilot encountering law enforcement after ejecting from a crashed F/A-18 Hornet during a training exercise.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: South side of Rimrock Lake near Bear Cove, Yakima County, Washington
WHY: The pilot ejected after an aviation mishap during a routine training exercise.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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