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Video Pilot survives plane crash into ocean in Florida

New footage shows the moment a plane crashed into the ocean at a Florida beach last Thursday. The pilot was able to get out of the plane, suffering only minor injuries.

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Scoop News DeskFlorida · Published Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM UTCUpdated Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:37 PM UTC

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