OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – A small airplane crashed in the ocean near the Oak Island Pier at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to town officials.
We’re told only the pilot was on board and was treated on shore for non-life-threatening injuries. The plane was recovered and towed out of the water.
Town officials say the beach safety unit was already in the area, having just performed water rescues and were able to quickly retrieve the pilot…