Fighter Jet Pilot Sustains Minor Injuries after Crash

Sunday, June 14, 2026

A fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire, local officials said.

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ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ F/A-18 Hornet crashed during a training flight near Rimrock Lake in Washington. The pilot safely ejected, suffered minor injuries, and was taken to a hospital.

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... The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said. ...

Good to hear, only minor injuries of the pilot.

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-06-14 12:12 AM | Reply

The crash sparked a fire in the area, prompting the evacuation of campers as firefighters worked to suppress it, officials said.

Stinky better use that giant faucet to great effect.

#2 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-14 12:17 AM | Reply

Stinky better use that giant faucet to great effect.

LOL. Whatever happened with that thing anyway? That was one of his first massive fantasies.

#3 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-06-14 12:32 AM | Reply

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#4 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-14 04:19 PM | Reply