Stretch of Myrtle Beach Reopened After Plane Crash

Associated Press
Published: July 4, 2008

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A stretch of beach near the site
where a small plane went into the ocean this week is reopening to
the public.
A banner plane crashed in the ocean just off North Myrtle Beach
on Thursday. About 200 yards of beach were closed as officials
checked for fuel spills from the plane, which could be seen upside
down in the water.
City spokeswomen Nicolle Aiello said the pilot was the only one
onboard. He freed himself and got to shore - about 35 feet away -
on his own.
There were no serious injuries.
Aiello said the area was expected to reopen Friday.

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