BREAKING: A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Legacy Hornet of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)-232 (Reinforced), Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, crashed near Rimrock Lake, Washington, during a training mission on June 13, 2026.
Video recorded moments before the crash appears to show the aircraft trailing smoke prior to the pilot's ejection. The pilot ejected safely and was recovered by local authorities. The crash sparked a wildfire in the area, prompting a firefighting response and the evacuation of nearby campers.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.