Grave fears as plane crashes into the ocean

Grave fears as plane crashes into the ocean

A desperate search is underway after a light plane crashed into shallow waters just off the coast of South Australia.

Rescue workers are looking for survivors in the waters near Murray Mouth, at Goolwa South, south of Adelaide, after the plane crashed at 4.30pm on Friday.

Emergency services remain on the scene with the help of a police helicopter which is now hovering above the ocean.