Recent Small Plane Crashes in Southern U.S. Rivers Under Investigation by FAA

A small plane crashed into the Catawba River in South Carolina, but the pilot and passenger escaped without significant injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FAA, but it has been revealed that the plane was rented and not owned by the occupants. The York County Sheriff's Office and Lancaster County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, and both expressed gratitude that the incident was not worse.