A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire, officials said.
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June 13, 2026 / 11:49 PM EDT
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A fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire, local officials said. The crash occurred at about noon near Rimrock Lake in Washington state. The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.
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A US Marine Corps fighter pilot sustained minor injuries after his jet crashed into a mountain in Washington state on Saturday,…
A US military F/A-18 fighter jet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state on Saturday, igniting a wildfire and sending a…
The pilot ejected successfully and was taken to a hospital
The pilot was taken to a hospital with unspecified injuries. The crash sparked a brush fire, the Naches Fire Department said.
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