Small banner plane crashes off New Smyrna Beach's coast, pilot climbs out after crash

A small banner plane crashed just off the coast of New Smyrna Beach Thursday morning. According to the Volusia Sheriff's Office, the crash was reported at approximately 10:51 a.m., and the pilot was able to climb out without suffering life-threatening injuries. Volusia deputies said the pilot was the sole occupant and no others were involved or injured in the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are working to determine the cause of the crash. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.