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Air Force Helicopter Rescues 11 After Plane Crashes in Atlantic Off Florida
A military combat rescue helicopter located all 11 people from a plane that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The helicopter crew hoisted them to safety despite having limited fuel and completed the operation with only minutes remaining. The incident occurred on May 13, 2026.
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A military combat rescue helicopter located all 11 people aboard a plane that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida and hoisted them to safety. The helicopter was operating with limited fuel and finished the mission with just minutes to spare, according to ABC News.
The aircraft went down in the ocean on May 13. Rescue crews reached the scene and recovered everyone from the water before fuel constraints forced an end to the operation.
The helicopter crew conducted the search and performed multiple hoists to bring all 11 victims aboard. Officials said the aircraft returned to base after the final hoist with only minutes of fuel remaining. No information has been released on the cause of the crash or the condition of those rescued.
The plane's operator and flight origin were not disclosed in initial reports. The rescue took place amid a series of other domestic news events reported the same day, including severe weather alerts and various criminal proceedings.
