Terrifying moment California fighter jet 'pops' then crashes near Mt Rainier sparking wildfire
This is the terrifying moment a San Diego-based military aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Mt Rainier — sparking a wildfire. The F/A-18 Hornet, which costs up to $57 million, was heard making a loud “popping sound” before it smashed into Rimrock Lake in Washington state on Saturday.
Pilot safely ejects before fighter jet crashes into mountain in Washington state woodlands
The pilot of a military fighter jet escaped with minor injuries after the aircraft crashed into a Washington state mountain and sparked a brush fire Saturday, authorities said
Pilot safe after military aircraft crashes in Washington state
The pilot of a military aircraft is safe after ejecting, but the fighter jet crash lead to wildfire in Washington state. Here's the latest. (NFD)
WATCH VIDEO: US Military Fighter Jet Crashes Near Rimrock Lake in Yakima County, Washington
Officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties on the ground. The circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been confirmed.
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US Navy searches for 2 crew members after fighter jet crashes during training in Washington state
Navy officials said they didn't know if the two crew members managed to eject before the crash, which remains under investigation. The U.S. Navy searched Wednesday through mountainous terrain for two crew members who were aboard a fighter jet that crashed ...
String of plane crashes draws national scrutiny. What we know
A series of aviation incidents has drawn national attention, with crashes involving a small business jet, a skydiving plane and two military jets.