Safety · Friday, 21 August 2026
Bodycam shows aftermath of Marine F/A-18 crash in Washington
Newly released body camera footage shows the moments after a U.S. Marine Corps pilot ejected from an F/A-18 Hornet in June 2026.
TL;DR
The pilot, who survived with minor injuries, is seen interacting with local law enforcement after his aircraft crashed into a mountainside, sparking a wildfire. The footage provides rare, firsthand insight into the immediate aftermath of a military aviation mishap and the subsequent pilot recovery.
AeroTime21 Aug, 03:59 BST
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