American King , an aircraft ferry service , says the pilot was rescued in `` good condition '' Hilo is 13 miles from Hilo , Hilo , where the plane departed from . The pilot of the American King told authorites 13 miles out he was low on fuel and would have to ditch . `` He was reported to be coherent with no significant injuries , '' the statement said . He skims the water 13 miles east of Hilo , where he is rescued and flown to a Hilo hospital .
American King , an aircraft ferry service , says the pilot was rescued in `` good condition '' Hilo is 13 miles from Hilo , Hilo , where the plane departed from . The pilot of the American King told authorites 13 miles out he was low on fuel and would have to ditch . He skims the water 13 miles east of Hilo , where he is rescued and flown to a Hilo hospital .