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A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.

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Yakima County, Washington, near Rimrock Lake

Who
A pilot, local officials, Yakima County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marine Corps, Naches Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service
What
A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:49:18 GMT · 7h 9m ago
Where
Yakima County, Washington, near Rimrock Lake ·
Why
The jet, an F/A-18 Hornet, experienced a non-fatal aviation mishap while conducting routine training.
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A U.S. Marine Corps fighter jet crashed during routine training in Washington state, sparking a wildfire and leading to the evacuation of campers. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

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    A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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  4. U.S. Domestic7h 9m ago
    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire.
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    A fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire and prompting camper evacuations.
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    A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire.
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    A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire that prompted a response from local and federal firefighting agencies.
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    A military aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, sparking a wildfire.
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    A military F/A-18 Hornet aircraft crashed near Rimrock Lake on Saturday, igniting a wildfire and prompting a response from local and federal firefighting agencies.
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