Navy jet has 'catastrophic mechanical malfunction,' hits apartments in Virginia
Navy jet has 'catastrophic mechanical malfunction,' hits apartments in Virginia From Michael Martinez and Barbara Starr , CNN April 6, 2012 -- Updated 2159 GMT (0559 HKT) A Navy jet crashed Friday into apartments near Virginia Beach, Virginia, sending flames and thick black smoke into the air, a military spokesman and a witness said. At least two people were hurt, a hospital spokeswoman said. HIDE CAPTION Navy jet crashes into apartments << < 1 2 3 4 5 6 > >> STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: Nine people are injured; a search of two of five damaged buildings finds no casaulties Six people, including two pilots and a police officer, were taken to a hospital Rescuers will search five heavily damaged buildings for missing people Plane engine was straining and the jet was emptying fuel, witness says CNN affiliates WTKR , WAVY and WVEC have more on the story. (CNN) -- A Navy fighter