Pilot stable after small plane crash at Levittown beach.

Police reported that the pilot attempted to maneuver the small plane to return to his point of departure after experiencing engine trouble over Levittown, but the aircraft crashed along the shoreline. The pilot was reported to be in stable condition following the crash.

By THE STAR STAFF

Police reported on Wednesday an incident involving a small aircraft, reported at 10:30 a.m. off the coast of Levittown Beach in Toa Baja, where the pilot was forced to maneuver due to mechanical failure.

According to authorities, the complainant -- the 41-year-old pilot -- stated that while flying over the area of ​​the water pump in Levittown, the aircraft, an ICON A5 model, began experiencing engine trouble.

Police noted that the pilot attempted to maneuver the plane to return to his point of departure, but the aircraft crashed along the shoreline. Preliminary reports indicated that the man was the sole occupant.

Authorities reported that the pilot was in stable condition.

The police urge anyone with information that could assist in clarifying this or other cases to call 787-343-2020, or to reach out via X (formerly Twitter) at @PRPDNoticias or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prpdgov.