Man Rescued After Small Plane Crashes in The Ocean Near Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE) — A small plane crashed in the ocean near Myrtle Beach State Park and the sole occupant has been rescued, according to Horry County police officials.

Kirk Lovell, with the Myrtle Beach Airport, says the plane was a private aircraft, called a Mooney, with one person on board.

Jeremy Bass with Oceanfront Helicopters said he sent three of his helicopters to help with the rescue and they threw the man a life vest.

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE) — A small plane crashed in the ocean near Myrtle Beach State Park and the sole occupant has been rescued, according to Horry County police officials.

Kirk Lovell, with the Myrtle Beach Airport, says the plane was a private aircraft, called a Mooney, with one person on board.

Jeremy Bass with Oceanfront Helicopters said he sent three of his helicopters to help with the rescue and they threw the man a life vest.

Horry County police say the man was treading water next to the plane when crews got to him. The plane submerged a short time later.

Emergency crews on scene say the man was helped out of the water via jet ski.

He was treated on scene. Police say they’re not sure of his condition right now, but he was conscious when he was taken from the scene for treatment.

The plane left Myrtle Beach Airport and crashed a short time later after possible engine issues, police said.

Crews from Horry County Fire Rescue, Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue and Surfide Beach Fire all responded to the scene.