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F/A-18 fighter jet crashes; pilot survives
United States
First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 1:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornet crashed, and the injured pilot was found by a sheriff after walking from the crash site.
SO WHAT?
Military aircraft crashes pose serious risks to personnel and nearby communities.
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Reports behind this event
de.nachrichten.yahoo.comde
„Hey Kumpel, ich bin gerade abgestürzt" - F-18 stürzt ab: Verletzter Pilot läuft Sheriff in die Arme
Aug 21, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
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„Hey Kumpel, ich bin gerade abgestürzt" – Bodycam-Aufnahmen eines Sheriffs zeigen einen US-Marine nach dem Absturz seiner F/A-18 Hornet
Aug 20, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC