Pilot Escapes Injury in Small Plane Crash in Ocean County

Authorities said he was able to get out of the aircraft by himself and did not appear to be injured. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Sunday, Dec 23, 2012  |  Updated 8:51 PM EDT
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Pilot Escapes Injury in Small Plane Crash

Sgt Todd Larue, Bay Head Police

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The pilot of a small plane escaped injury when the aircraft crashed on a beach in southern New Jersey.

Authorities say the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Ocean County community of Bay Head. The small Cessna-style plane - which was flying northbound along the coast - experienced engine trouble and glided down to land on the beach near Johnson Street, according to Bay Head Police Department Lt. Geoffrey Barger.

The pilot, whose name was not released, was alone in the plane. Authorities said he was able to get out of the aircraft by himself and did not appear to be injured.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

 

Photo credit: Sgt Todd Larue, Bay Head Police

 

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Posted Dec 23, 2012
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