A small plane crashed into the water in Easton, Maryland, Tuesday morning after its pilot reported an engine failure on board, authorities said.
In a statement, Maryland State Police said authorities were responding to the report of a small plane crash off Travelers Rest Circle in Easton, which is not far from the Tred Avon River.
State police said the U.S. Coast Guard as well as authorities in Talbot County were responding to the crash.
The pilot was the only person on board the twin-engine Cessna 402 when it crashed around 9:30 a.m., according to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
Video footage from WTOP’s partners at 7News showed boats circling a point in the water.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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