Eleven people survived a plane crash at sea and then spent five harrowing hours in a raft before they were plucked to safety during a “miraculous” rescue, officials said Wednesday.

At least 10 passengers were rescued after a plane crashed off the coast of Melbourne, Florida.

Air Force Reserve crews, who were already in the air for training, located the survivors on a raft and executed a daring hoist rescue with just five minutes of fuel remaining while dodging severe thun...