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Marine Jet Crashes Near Rimrock Lake
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- Jun 14, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Yakima County during a routine training flight, forcing the pilot to eject safely—though the jet’s wreckage sparked a wildfire that fire crews worked to contain with aerial support. The aircraft, part of a San Diego-based unit, is under investigation for the cause of the crash. The incident reignited concerns in the area, prompting evacuations and warnings for campers southeast of Mount Rainier. This isn’t the first jet mishap here—just last October, a Navy EA-18G Growler crashed nearby, killing two aviators. Both incidents occurred along the infamous “Million Dollar Ride,” a high-speed, low-altitude training corridor. Authorities are now racing to uncover what went wrong. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7bdc4344342c0b76