https://abc7.com/navy-f-a-18e-fighter-jet-crashes-in-inyo-county;-pilots-status-unknown/5433048/

https://www.dailynews.com/2019/03/21/military-jets-practice-high-speed-low-flying-maneuvers-in-inyo-county/

Military jets practice high speed, low flying maneuvers in Inyo County

Rainbow Canyon, near the western edge of Death Valley National Park is commonly called Star Wars Canyon and more officially known as Jedi Transition. The area is used for military low flying practice maneuvers.

…seems to be a Top Gun kinda place…maybe just an accident?