{"id":40595,"date":"2023-08-02T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T06:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=40595"},"modified":"2023-09-17T12:05:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T06:35:52","slug":"banner-plane-crashed-into-ocean-near-the-myrtle-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/02\/banner-plane-crashed-into-ocean-near-the-myrtle-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Banner Plane Crashed into Ocean Near the Myrtle Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SOUTH CAROLINA-<\/strong> The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)<\/a> has initiated an investigation following a small plane’s crash into the Atlantic Ocean near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday (July 31, 2023). This incident marks the second such crash<\/a> along the East Coast within a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wreckage occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. near the 40th Avenue public beach access, as reported to USA TODAY<\/a><\/em> by the FAA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Mirror UK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Banner Plane Crashed into Ocean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft involved is a single-engine Piper PA-18<\/strong>, which was in the process of towing a banner when the crash occurred. The incident involved only the pilot who was onboard confirmed an FAA spokesperson. Further, the aircraft has the registration N3036M<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the FAA’s investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also actively looking into the details of the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sgt. Christopher D. Starling of the Myrtle Beach Police Department informed USA TODAY that the pilot received medical treatment at a nearby hospital for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to officials, the aircraft remained in the ocean for a significant period before being towed out by crews. With beachgoers observing the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, the police are collaborating with various agencies. This includes the FAA, the Coast Guard, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to address the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – Private, N123YA, Piper PA-32-300 Six, CC BY-SA 2.0,
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Similar Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A separate incident marked the second beach-related banner plane crash within days. A single-engine Piper PA-18 plunged into the ocean off a New Hampshire beach. This occurred merely two days prior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pilot, who was engaged in towing a concert advertisement banner, managed to exit the aircraft following the crash that took place around 4 p.m. on Saturday near Hampton, situated in Rockingham County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FAA indicated that the pilot sustained minor injuries as a result of this occurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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