In a dramatic turn of events at a French air show, spectators were left in shock as a plane plunged into the sea off the coast of Le Lavandou, near Saint Tropez. The incident occurred during the Patrouille de France show, according to local reports, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Accident d’un avion de la patrouille de France au Lavandou à l’instant. En espérant que le pilote soit indemne. pic.twitter.com/LwXCjQZ38l

— Maxime Govare (@MGovare) August 16, 2024

A rescue mission is currently underway to locate the pilot, whose condition remains uncertain. Footage circulating on social media shows the moment the aircraft crashes into the water, narrowly missing several nearby boats.

The air show has been halted as firefighters and rescue teams comb the area in a desperate search for the missing pilot.

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