In brief
In an impressive rescue captured on drone video, pilot Mark Finkelstein's emergency landing in the Atlantic Ocean ended with his dramatic extraction by nearby rescuers in under 30 seconds. The incident occurred due to engine failure during his flight, and the footage showcases rapid responses from the rescue team before the FAA completed their investigation on August 27.
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.
