A small plane crashed into the ocean near Oak Island Pier on Saturday evening. The pilot, the sole occupant, was rescued and treated for minor injuries. A witness captured the incident on video, expressing alarm as the aircraft submerged. The FAA has taken over the investigation after the Coast Guard's initial response.
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