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  • 11 years ago
A U.S. F-15 fighter jet burns after crashing into a field in eastern England.

The pilot ejected safely.

Local residents say it's worrying the plane came down so near to houses.

(SOUNDBITE)(English) JULIE COSMEN, WITNESS, SAYING:

"I saw the plane - well, I heard the noise first - saw the pilot eject. The plane was spiralling, hit the floor and that was it really. And it was really scary and i was quite worried because it was so close, so close to home."

U.S. Air Force officials wouldn't say where the plane was going when it crashed.

The cause of the accident wasn't immediately clear.

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