Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet Pilot Survives After Jet Crashes Into Mountain Near Rimrock Lake

A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed into a mountain near Rimrock Lake in Washington during routine military training, triggering a brush fire.The pilot ejected safely and received medical care for minor injuries while emergency responders successfully contained the resulting wildfire.Military officials from Marine Aircraft Group 11 have launched a long-term investigation to determine the cause of the non-fatal aviation mishap.