flyinggreasemnky
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http://www.wtop.com/149/3342229/Small-plane-crashes-into-Herndon-building
HERNDON, Va. - A small plane headed to the Manassas Regional Airport from the Philadelphia area ran out of fuel and crashed into a Herndon apartment building early Friday.
"Good thing it didn't have any (fuel) when it crashed into the living room because we'd probably have a totally different scenario right now," says Capt. Willie F. Bailey with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
"It didn't hit into the bedroom area at all."
Three people -- two in the apartment and one in the Cessna 177B -- sustained minor injuries following the 12:30 a.m. crash at the Dulles Greene Apartments on Astoria Circle. The complex is near the Dulles Toll Road.
David Ventura, who lives in the apartment, tells NBC Washington that he was in shock when he discovered a plane in his living room. He says he walked into the room and asked the pilot if he was OK.
"It could have been a whole lot worse," says Bailey. "It's a blessing that no one got killed or any major injuries."
Nine adults, seven children and three pets had to be evacuated from the apartment building. The American Red Cross is assisting them.
Bailey says the crash did not cause any major structural damage to the three-story building. The plane remains lodged in the building.
HERNDON, Va. - A small plane headed to the Manassas Regional Airport from the Philadelphia area ran out of fuel and crashed into a Herndon apartment building early Friday.
"Good thing it didn't have any (fuel) when it crashed into the living room because we'd probably have a totally different scenario right now," says Capt. Willie F. Bailey with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
"It didn't hit into the bedroom area at all."
Three people -- two in the apartment and one in the Cessna 177B -- sustained minor injuries following the 12:30 a.m. crash at the Dulles Greene Apartments on Astoria Circle. The complex is near the Dulles Toll Road.
David Ventura, who lives in the apartment, tells NBC Washington that he was in shock when he discovered a plane in his living room. He says he walked into the room and asked the pilot if he was OK.
"It could have been a whole lot worse," says Bailey. "It's a blessing that no one got killed or any major injuries."
Nine adults, seven children and three pets had to be evacuated from the apartment building. The American Red Cross is assisting them.
Bailey says the crash did not cause any major structural damage to the three-story building. The plane remains lodged in the building.
As far as what it sounds like, ugh, Imma stop while I'm still in a good mood.
