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F/A-18 pilot injured after hitting trees during low-level training flight in Washington

A pilot ejected after the F/A-18 Hornet struck trees during a low-level training operation in Washington state, according to video released by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot was injured and shown bloodied after the crash, but the articles provide no further details on the aircraft or investigation.

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F/A-18 Pilot Injured After Crashing Into Trees During Low-Level Training Flight

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F/A-18 Pilot Ejects After Crashing During Low-Level Training Flight in Washington State

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2026-08-18T11:50:11.789265-07:00

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F/A-18 pilot injured after hitting trees during low-level training flight in Washington

F/A-18 Pilot Injured After Crashing Into Trees During Low-Level Training Flight

F/A-18 Pilot Ejects After Crashing During Low-Level Training Flight in Washington State

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Regent demonstrates Squire autonomous seaglider at US Navy drone event

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REGENT’s Squire seaglider completes wing-in-ground exercise with US military

Israel Moves AH-64 Apaches Closer To Critical Northern Front

Regent demonstrates Squire autonomous seaglider at US Navy drone event

Israeli media says country is seeking information on Boeing F-47

F/A-18 pilot injured after crashing during low-level training flight in Washington state

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