A MILITARY plane slammed into homes in a Texas neighborhood after two pilots ejected themselves during a routine exercise accident.
The T-45C Goshawk jet trainer crashed at around 11.15am on Sunday morning between the 4000 blocks of Tejas and Dakota in Lake Worth, Texas.
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The aircraft had been conducting a routine training flight when the pilot and a student suddenly got into difficulty – forcing the pair to eject themselves before the smash.
According to Lake Worth Police Chief J.T., one of the parachutes got caught in powerlines. This caused massive power outages. The other pilot was located nearby. Manoushagian.
Both were transported to hospital, where Manoushagian is believed to be in stable condition.
Although the current condition of the student is unknown, the Navy released a statement confirming that he was alive and receiving treatment at a medical facility.
The smoke billowed from the houses of the residential area.
The crash caused the evacuation of six residents who were affected by the incident, but there were no injuries.
The U.S. Navy later identified the plane and explained it had been conducting a routine training flight after taking off from Corpus Christi International Airport.
Although the cause of the crash is not yet known, the Navy and other investigator teams are supporting the investigation. A safety team is currently inspecting the damage.
Red Cross also attended the scene to assist those who had been displaced by the crash.
Three people were treated at the scene and released.
A few blocks away, residents have experienced power outages. It is likely that this will continue for some time.
It could have been worse.
Lake Worth Fire Chief Ryan Arthur
But despite the chaos, Lake Worth Fire Chief Ryan Arthur said it “could have been much worse.”
Up to 70 residents have been affected by the crash and several homes sustained minor damage, but none of them took a direct hit.
Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed that all fires had been put out.
It is not expected that the fire will cause any disruption, even though it is located near to the NA Howry Middle School.
Lake Worth police ask residents who discover debris to put it out and call 817-237-1224, the non-emergency telephone number.
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