Pilot safely lands plane in ocean after engine failure off Florida coast

In Florida, a small twin-engine plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean after experiencing mechanical issues. The pilot, 23-year-old Faith Tenkley, was flying to the Bahamas when she faced engine failure and a landing gear malfunction. Opting for an emergency water landing, she successfully brought the aircraft down and was rescued uninjured. The incident occurred near Boca Raton, attracting a crowd of beachgoers who witnessed the rescue operation.

Pilot safely lands plane in ocean after engine failure off Florida coast
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Published Aug 23, 2026
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Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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