US Air Force Rescues 11 After Plane Crashes into Waters Off Florida Coast The US Air Force launched a dramatic rescue operation in the Gulf of Mexico after a small plane carrying 11 people crashed into the waters off the coast of Florida on Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred around 9:30 am local time, with reports suggesting that the plane was en route from Key West to St. Petersburg when it went down about 10 miles out to sea.
Background of the Incident The plane involved in the crash was a Piper PA 32R 301T aircraft, a single engine turboprop capable of carrying up to eight passengers and one pilot.