ARLINGTON, Va. — A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk jet trainer aircraft crashed Sept. 19 in Lake Worth, Texas, approximately two miles northeast of Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, the service said in a release.
The two pilots ejected from the aircraft. The instructor pilot was reported in stable condition; the student naval aviator was reported in serious condition — his injuries were not life threatening. Both were transported to local medical facilities for treatment.
The aircraft impacted the ground in a civilian neighborhood causing damage to at least three homes. Emergency services responded to the scene. The Navy is cooperating fully with local authorities.
The T-45C was assigned to Training Air Wing Two based at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas. The pilots were conducting a routine training flight that originated at from Corpus Christi International Airport.
Safety and environmental teams have been sent to the crash site for scene assessment. The incident is under investigation.
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