Officials said the Coast Guard is searching the Atlantic Ocean for a missing plane with multiple passengers off the South Carolina coast.
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A Piper PA 31 aircraft left an Andrews airport just before 11 a.m. Thursday and has been missing for two days.
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Air Traffic Control officials said they received a call for an in-flight emergency about 45 minutes after takeoff, but officials said they lost contact with the pilot about 110 miles off the coast of Charleston.
The plane was heading to the Bahamas and had five people onboard.
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The FAA stated it cannot confirm the aircraft registration or ownership until it is located.
No additional information has been released.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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