Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Small Plane Makes Ocean Landing Near Oak Island, Pilot Safe
A small airplane had to make a crash landing in the ocean near Oak Island Pier on Saturday night.
The pilot was the only person in the plane and was saved by rescuers.
They were hurt but not seriously injured.
Lots of emergency responders, like the Coast Guard and local police, helped with the rescue.
The plane has been taken out of the water.
The FAA is now trying to find out why the plane landed in the ocean.
A small plane made an emergency water landing near Oak Island Pier on Saturday evening.
The incident occurred off the coast near 705 Ocean Drive.
The pilot, the sole occupant, was rescued and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Multiple agencies, including the Coast Guard and local authorities, assisted in the rescue.
The FAA is investigating the cause of the incident.
- Who
- The pilot, who was the only person on board.
- What
- A small plane made an emergency water landing.
- When
- Around 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday evening.
- Where
- Off the coast near 705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, North Carolina.
- Why
- Unknown; the FAA is investigating the cause of the crash.
- Location
- Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Drive, North Carolina
- Time
- Approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday
- Pilot Status
- Minor injuries
- Emergency Response
- Oak Island Beach Safety Unit, Southport Fire Department, Oak Island Police and Fire Departments, Caswell Beach Police, Brunswick County EMS, U.S. Coast Guard, and others
- Lead Investigator
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
