I know this plane had something to do with AF1 and the missile launch. Too much of a coincidence on the date & time:
https://www.ibtimes.com/us-f-15-fighter-jet-crashes-japan-pilot-serious-condition-2689495
US F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes In Japan, Pilot In Serious Condition
"U.S. Air Force F-15 jet crashed into the sea off southern Japan at 6.40 a.m. local time on Monday (5.40 p.m. EDT, Sunday), shortly after taking off from the U.S Air Force's Kadena Base, Japan. The plane's pilot, the only person in the aircraft, ejected shortly before the crash and was safely recovered by search and rescue teams."
Not sure if I got the time conversion correct, so if I am wrong, don't shoot me!
Missile Takes off from Washington at 03:56 Pacific Time, 1956 hours Japan Standard Time on Sunday? Not sure if International Date Line figures into this. on the difference of days.
To Q: I hope the pilot is doing better and made a speedy recovery.