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Pilot Survives After Plane Crashes Into Ocean Near New Smyrna Beach
The pilot escaped with non-life-threatening injuries as federal investigators work to determine why the banner plane went down.
- A small banner plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off New Smyrna Beach on Thursday morning, and the pilot escaped without life-threatening injuries. The Volusia Sheriff's Office reported the incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m.
- Witnesses reported hearing a "loud pop" before the engine went silent, suggesting mechanical trouble. David Young, who captured video of the crash, said the pilot "did a good job" navigating the emergency situation.
- Following the crash, beachgoers including Air Force veteran Dennis Robinson rushed into the water to assist. The Piper PA-18 flipped in the water, but Robinson said the pilot was already walking around alert after the impact.
- The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and are investigating the crash. Officials said investigators have not yet determined the cause, and the pilot remains unidentified.
- Last year, a banner plane owned by the same company crash-landed on a sandbar near Daytona Beach, where the pilot reported an engine problem. Investigators are examining whether mechanical failure caused Thursday's incident.
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Plane crashes into ocean off New Smyrna Beach, pilot escapes without life-threatening injuries
The Volusia Sheriff's Office reported a small banner plane crashed into the ocean off New Smyrna Beach Thursday morning, and the pilot was able to climb out without life-threatening injuries.The crash was reported at 10:51 a.m. The pilot was the sole occupant of the plane, and no others were involved or injured, according to the sheriff's office. Witnesses reported seeing the small banner plane go down into the water.The FAA and NTSB have been n…
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