Wreckage after an F-18 fighter jet crashed into a Virginia beach apartment complex. The two crew members were able to eject before the aircraft made contact.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Unidentified bystander saying:<br/> <br />"We saw the parachutes in the sky. It was scary. We thought 'Oh my God, it's a jet.' We ran over there and it was a jet."<br/> <br />One of the building's residents says she saw one of the pilots moments later.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Resident Joanie saying:<br/> <br />"He said 'I'm sorry I destroyed your home'. He was covered in blood and he was conscious. They then loaded him into an ambulance."<br/> <br />Officials say six people have been taken to the local hospital including the two crew members.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Dr Thomas Thames, Vice president for medical affairs at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital saying:<br/> <br />"The pilots are both stable. One in good confition. One in fair condition. The smoke inhalation (patients) --- one was actually treated and released already and the three other people are still under treatment."<br/> <br />Hospital officials set up a triage center outside due to concerns about jet fuel and the possible need for decontamination.<br/> <br />One resident of the complex told local media that it looked as though the pilot may have aimed for a courtyard in the complex after it became clear the aircraft was losing altitude.<br/> <br />Deborah Gembara, Reuters
