The plane landed in the sea close to the shore
An aeroplane has crashed in to the sea at Herne Bay during the town's air show.
The plane came down close to Sea View Road at about 15:35 BST, Kent Police said.
The plane turned over on landing, and was then righted by members of the public. The pilot was helped to shore the air show said.
Kent 999s tweeted, external: "People watching the display rushed to help after a plane in the Turbulent Display Team ditched."
A Herne Bay Air Show spokeswoman said members of the public had righted the plane and helped the pilot from the Turbulent display team to shore.
He suffered "minor injuries", she said.
The plane turned over when it hit the water
Members of the public rushed from the beach to help the pilot to shore
The pilot suffered minor injuries and the plane was brought on to the beach
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency said: "People watching the show made 999 calls to the UK Coastguard which immediately sent the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Lydd."
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has been informed.
