Pilot safely ejects before fighter jet crashes into mountain in Washington state woodlands (opens original article in a new tab)

A military fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Washington state, with the pilot safely ejecting and sustaining minor injuries, while the crash triggered a brush fire that is being controlled.

• Pilot ejected safely from fighter jet before crash in Washington state mountain.
• Crash sparked a brush fire, which is being managed by fire departments and the U.S. Forest Service.
• Investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing and may take months.