A small plane has coming crashing down into the sea in broad daylight, sparking serious stir among beach goers.
The plane loiters in the water near the shore after being downed this afternoon in Pembrokeshire
A light aircraft has crashed into the sea in Whitesands Bay in St Davids, Wales, England.
Images from the scene in Pembrokeshire show the plane loitering in the water near the shore after being downed.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is at the scene.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is at the scene
However the cause of the crash is not yet clear, and it is not known is anyone was hurt.
Sian Richardson, who runs a nearby campsite, told Wales Online: "It made a really weird noise, like it was coughing and spluttering.
"But the guy flying it was an incredible man - he steered the plane out of the way and stopped anyone getting hurt.
"He skimmed over the water like a pebble and landed bang on the shoreline.
"He really was an incredible guy to do that."
The cause of the crash is not yet known
St David's Coastguard said in a statement: "A number of emergency services are on scene, including the St David’s Coastguard Rescue Team.
"The pilot was the only occupant of the plane and has been recovered from the wreckage by the Whitesands Beach lifeguards.
"The pilot sustained a head injury and is suffering from shock, he has been handed into the care of the ambulance service."
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