Pilot Alexander Piekarski, 62, injured in small-plane crash into ocean off of Westerly, Rhode Island

Modified Date: 
Thu, 05/16/2019 - 2:11pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, June 18, 2016

Authorities say the pilot of a single engine airplane escaped serious injury when he crash landed in the waters off Westerly to avoid people on the beach

Authorities say the pilot of a single engine airplane escaped serious injury when he crash landed in the waters off Westerly to avoid people on the beach.

Pilot Survives Plane Crash in Atlantic Ocean

Piekarski was able to get out of the plane before it sank, and two beach lifeguards helped him to shore. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with non life-threatening injuries, police said.

People Involved: 
Alexander Piekarski

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