A US Navy training aircraft crashed into an Alabama neighborhood, killing both crew members on board
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A US Navy training plane crashed in a residential neighborhood in Alabama on Friday afternoon, killing both crew members on board.
The crash of the T-6B Texan II aircraft took place in the city of Foley around 5 p.m. local time, the US Navy said in a statement, adding that no civilian casualties have been reported.
The Navy did not name the crew members who were on board, saying it would do so until 24 hours after their next of kin are notified.The US Navy and the Department of Defense are investigating the crash, the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office tweeted. Business Insider has contacted the US Navy, Department of Defense, and the sheriff's office for further comment.
"The aircraft did not make direct contact with any homes, but debris and fuel from the aircraft appeared to have ignited the home and vehicles. We extinguished the fire and secured the scene. There were no injuries to residents."
The Naval Air Training Command tweeted on Friday: "It is with a heavy heart that we mourn two of our pilots who lost their lives during an aircraft crash in Alabama today." "Our deepest sympathy goes to their family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Shipmates. We have the watch."Copyright © 2021. Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved.For reprint rights. Times Syndication Service.
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