India, Aug. 4 -- A single-engine aircraft crashed in the ocean close to the Oak Island Pier at 705 Ocean Drive, North Carolina, US, on Saturday.

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m.

The pilot of the small plane, who was only person travelling in it, survived the crash.

According to local media reports, he suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Town officials say the beach safety unit was already in the area, having just performed water rescues and were able to quickly retrieve the pilot, reported WECT.

The witness, who was fishing on the pier, can be heard saying as she records as quoted by WRAL News, "Oh my God, a plane just crashed into the ocean, it's going down."

An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.

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