In brief
Mark Finkelstein's emergency water landing turned into a heroic rescue captured on drone video. The pilot experienced engine failure leading to a crash off Oak Island, North Carolina. Rescuers, already present in the area, reached the downed plane and successfully extracted Finkelstein in under 30 seconds. The footage, released after an FAA investigation, showcases the swift response of emergency services.
Watch: Moment pilot is rescued after emergency water landing
New drone video shows the moment pilot Mark Finkelstein was rescued after making an emergency water landing off the coast of Oak Island Pier in North Carolina. The personal aircraft experienced engine failure, according to Finkelstein.
Rescuers, who were already in the area responding to a nearby call, are seen rushing to the small plane and extracting Finkelstein in less than 30 seconds.
The rescue footage was released on 27 August after officials from the Federal Aviation Administration finished their investigation.
