Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board have confirmed the downed plane in northern Flagler County belongs to the 77-year-old Palm Coast pilot who was last seen taking off from the Flagler County Airport on Friday morning, but have suspended the search for the pilot until Monday morning.

The massive search was first suspended overnight because of the complexity of the terrain, limited light conditions and potential safety hazards in and around the water.

The search resumed around 9 a.m. Sunday, but the Florida Highway Patrol has announced recovery efforts for the aircraft and pilot have been suspended again until 8 a.m. Monday.

Recovery specialists have been on scene making preparations to remove the aircraft from the crash scene. Officials say due to the incoming tides, the removal efforts have been hindered, causing additional challenges and hazards for emergency personnel.

As the tides recede, personnel will return to the site and continue preparations for the recovery tomorrow morning.

The identification of the pilot has not been confirmed at this time, and officials say there is no confirmation whether there is a fatality connected to the plane crash or if Raymond Miller is inside the plane.

It's believed a helicopter will likely be needed to lift the airplane out of the area, which could take place Monday.

The search for Miller began Saturday afternoon at a crash site in Flagler County where investigators found a plane crashed near Pellicer Creek.

The cockpit was submerged in mud and water in a swampy area near the St. Johns County line, and it's swarming with alligators.

The search for Miller began after he told family members he was going to practice touch-and-go landings.

He told family members he was going to Fort Pierce.

Miller took off from the Flagler County Airport around 9:30 a.m. Friday. The airport manager reported Miller took off from the airport in a northeasterly direction and never returned.

Several agencies have been involved in the search and recovery efforts, including the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Federal Aviation Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Search and Rescue.

No other information was released.