Two pilots of US Navy die in aircraft crash in Alabama

Two pilots onboard in a US Navy plane died after it crashed in a residential neighbourhood of Alabama, the US Navy informed.

"T-6B Crash in Foley, AL: A U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II aircraft crashed in Foley, Alabama, at approximately 5 p.m. CST today. The aircrew did not survive the crash. The names of the deceased will not be released until 24 hours after the next-of-kin notification," the US Navy said in a tweet

"We are not aware of any civilian casualties this time. The incident is currently under investigation. The Navy is cooperating fully with local authorities," it said in another tweet.

US Naval Air Forces did not release the name of the deceased officers as officials wait until 24 hours after the next-of-kin is notified.

According to US media reports, the crash occurred near Mangolia School in Magnilia Springs after the plan hit a house and two crash.

"Update plane crash: The plane involved in the crash is going to be a US Naval aircraft. No civilians were injured on the ground. DOD and Navy personnel will be handling the investigation and will provide further updates," the sherrif's office said in a social media post.

Firefighters reached on the spot and stopped the fire quickly, preventing from further harm, Foley Fire Chief Joey Darby said.

The plane had departed from the Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Santa Rosa County, Fla., about 60 miles northeast of where it crashed, the official said. The two pilots in the plane were an instructor and a student, he added.