US Marine F/A-18 Hornet Goes Down in Training Flight Incident

According to foreign media reports. In Washington State, a US Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed during a routine training flight.

While conducting a training exercise, the jet fell down in a mountainous region. Although the particular place is still unrevealed, but emergency responders reached rapidly at the scene, as per the official reports.

The pilot of the plane successfully ejected before the crash and saved his life. The pilot was taken to the hospital with minor injuries where he is being provided medical assistance, according to reports.

US officials are inspecting the case to conclude what instigated the crash. So far, it still undistinguishable whether the crash take place due to a technical issue, human error, or another cause.

The F/A-18 Hornet is generally used as fighting jet by the US Marine Corps as well as the US Navy. It work for an significant role in air defence, strike operations, and training exercises for pilots.