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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 24, 2026Miami-Dade

Pilot Faith Tenkley survives emergency water landing off Boca Raton coast

A 23-year-old pilot successfully performed an emergency water landing off the coast of Boca Raton after experiencing mechanical failure, including a broken landing gear and engine loss. The pilot avoided populated areas and was rescued by lifeguards and boaters shortly after the aircraft touched down.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights local emergency response capabilities and aviation safety procedures following a mechanical failure that forced a pilot to land in public waters.

Key Facts

  • Pilot Faith Tenkley, 23, performed an emergency water landing off Boca Raton due to mechanical issues.
  • The aircraft experienced a broken landing gear and the loss of the right engine.
  • The pilot chose to land in the ocean to avoid the risk of fire at the Boca Raton airport.
  • The pilot was rescued by a lifeguard within one minute of the landing.
  • No injuries were reported during the incident.
  • The aircraft was removed from the water and taken to Silver Palm Park for disassembly on Sunday.

Who's Mentioned

locationSilver Palm Park“Site where the aircraft was disassembled on Sunday.”locationBoca Raton“Location of the crash and subsequent recovery of the aircraft.”personFaith Tenkley“23-year-old pilot who survived the plane crash.”organizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news report.”