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Pilot Escapes Light Aircraft Crash into Sea

3/1/2026

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Story summary
  • A light aircraft crashed into the sea at Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, on February 28, 2026, around 4:15 PM.
  • The pilot, the only occupant, exited the aircraft before emergency services arrived.
  • Firefighters and the Coastguard secured the aircraft.
  • Ambulance personnel assessed the pilot after he self-recovered to the beach.
  • The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) is investigating the incident.