Pilot taking video crashes experimental plane into Lake Samish

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- The pilot of an experimental plane survived when he crashed into Lake Samish Sunday morning.

Investigators said the man was flying in what was described as a plane similar to a powered hang glider while trying to take video from a low altitude. However, it appears the man lost his bearings and got too close to the lake, eventually skimming the surface and flipping the plane over.

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The pilot wasn't hurt in the crash and was able to use parts of the plane to paddle to shore, investigators said.