A small aircraft plummeted into the marshy terrain of the Florida Everglades, situated in the far southwestern part of Broward County on Tuesday morning.
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From Okeechobee to Everglades
Reports are that the plane was embarking on its journey from the Okeechobee region when it crashed roughly 7 miles west of the juncture of U.S. 27 and the boundaries of Miramar city.
A man was spotted perched atop the wing of the downed Cessna Skyhawk awaiting rescue.
Reports are that he suffered a leg injury.
Response and rescue
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue dispatched a helicopter to take the pilot from the water.
It is reported that the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
