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Plane crash lands in Catawba River, no injuries reported
accidents2 years ago

Plane crash lands in Catawba River, no injuries reported

A single-engine private plane crashed into the Catawba River, east of Rock Hill, and was left upside down with the wings partially submerged in the water. The pilot and passenger were found and reported to be okay. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. Fire officials removed the plane from the river by inflating boats under the wings and guiding it downstream before taking the wings off for easier transport. No one was injured in the incident.

Recent Small Plane Crashes in Southern U.S. Rivers Under Investigation by FAA
accidents2 years ago

Recent Small Plane Crashes in Southern U.S. Rivers Under Investigation by FAA

A small plane crashed into the Catawba River in South Carolina, but the pilot and passenger escaped without significant injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FAA, but it has been revealed that the plane was rented and not owned by the occupants. The York County Sheriff's Office and Lancaster County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, and both expressed gratitude that the incident was not worse.