See it: 11 people rescued after plane crashes into the ocean off the coast of Florida

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Coast Guard make miraculous rescue of passengers following plane crash off Florida coast

11 people were rescued after a small plane crashed into the ocean 80 miles outside Melbourne, Florida. Officials said everyone on board the plane survived the crash.

MELBOURNE BEACH, Flo. – First responders successfully rescued 11 people who were aboard a plane that crashed into the ocean off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.

The U.S. Coast Guard's Southeast Division said helicopter and aircrews were sent out about 80 miles off Melbourne in search of the 11 passengers after an emergency signal from the plane alerted them to people in distress.

All 11 people were located on a life raft and hoisted into a USCG helicopter.

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The Coast Guard said the plane's engines failed. Bahamian authorities will be investigating the cause of the incident.

Weather conditions in Melbourne, Florida, consisted of 17 mph wind speeds, with a high chance for showers and thunderstorms, and an 80% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.

The Coast Guard said all 11 people were brought to emergency medical services for further evaluation.

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"The outstanding support from Patrick Space Force Base and the seamless coordination among all responding agencies directly contributed to the successful rescue of 11 survivors from the downed aircraft," Master Chief Petty Officer Omar Colon, a command duty officer of the Southeast Coast Guard District, said. "Their rapid response, professionalism and unwavering commitment to saving lives were instrumental in bringing everyone home safely."

High aerial view of Florida coast from airplane. 

(Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group / Getty Images)

The Coast Guard said the plane reportedly left Marsh Harbor, Bahamas, and was headed for Freeport in the Bahamas when it crashed.

Everyone was stable upon transfer to a local hospital.