A Marine Corps pilot from Miramar is safe after ejecting from an F/A-18 Hornet during a training flight in Washington State on Saturday. The jet crashed near Rimrock Lake, sparking a wildfire that was extinguished by local firefighters.
- The pilot ejected safely and was recovered by the local sheriff's department. - The crash sparked a wildfire that was suppressed by helicopters and at least one engine from the U.S.
Forest Service. - The cause of the mishap is under investigation.
The incident occurred in a remote area about 55 miles southeast of Seattle. The pilot was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The Marine Corps is conducting a thorough investigation.