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Friday 6 April 2012

US Navy F/A 18 Crash

A US Navy F/A 18 jet crashed shortly after take off just before 12:08 (16:08 GMT) today in a residential area near Virginia Beach, Virginia. Both pilots ejected safely.




This video filmed by an onlooker at the scene shows the fires caused by the crashed jet.

Both pilots and 4 others including a fire fighter are being treated for injuries after the plane hit an apartment building. One person has been already released from Virginia Beach hospital.

Prior to the crash, the aircraft was seen dumping fuel, which was later found on vehicles and buildings in the area. This prevented a huge fireball on impact.

On the scene of the crash, residents found one of the pilots still strapped to his seat and parachute. They moved him away from the wreckage.

News is still to come about how why the plane crashed.


Sources: Telegraph
                 ITV

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