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U.S. Marine F/A-18 crashes during training flight in Washington state
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
A U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornet crashed during a routine training flight in Yakima County, Washington, about 88 kilometers southeast of Seattle. The pilot ejected safely and suffered only minor injuries, while firefighters worked for hours to contain a major blaze.
- 01The crash happened over the weekend in Yakima County, Washington.
- 02The pilot ejected and was treated for minor injuries.
- 03The crash triggered a large wildfire in a mountainous area.
- 04Marines identified the jet as an F/A-18 Hornet from Marine Aircraft Group 11.
- 05Fire crews used helicopters and ground teams for several hours.
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