A recent drone video showcases a quick and life-saving operation where pilot Mark Finkelstein was rescued shortly after making an emergency water landing near Oak Island Pier in North Carolina. Facing an engine failure, Finkelstein landed the personal aircraft in the water. Fortunately, rescuers, who were already engaged in another operation in the vicinity, managed to respond swiftly and extract him in less than 30 seconds. The footage, revealing the dramatic sequence of events, was released following the completion of an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 27.
Pilot Rescued After Emergency Water Landing Off North Carolina Coast

Pilot Rescued After Emergency Water Landing Off North Carolina Coast
Dramatic footage shows the swift rescue of pilot Mark Finkelstein following an emergency water landing off Oak Island Pier. Video captures rescuers extracting him in under 30 seconds.
New drone footage reveals the moment pilot Mark Finkelstein was dramatically rescued after his plane encountered engine failure, prompting a courageous rescue just off the coast of North Carolina. Rescuers were already in the area and successfully extracted the pilot within 30 seconds.