NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 23, 2026Miami-Dade
Emergency crews remove twin-engine plane from shallow water off Boca Raton beach
A pilot performed an emergency landing of a Piper PA30 twin-engine propeller plane in shallow water off the coast of Boca Raton at 9:40 a.m. on Saturday. Recovery teams have since removed the aircraft from the water.
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The incident involved an emergency aviation event in a public recreational area, requiring a recovery operation in coastal waters.
Key Facts
- A twin-engine Piper PA30 propeller plane performed an emergency landing in shallow water.
- The incident occurred off the coast of a Boca Raton beach.
- The landing took place at 9:40 a.m. on Saturday.
- Recovery teams have successfully removed the aircraft from the water.
Who's Mentioned
other23“Age of the pilot.”locationBoca Raton“Location of the emergency landing.”personFaith Tenkley“Pilot of the aircraft involved in the emergency landing.”organizationBoca Raton Police Department“Responded to the emergency landing.”organizationBoca Raton Ocean Rescue“Responded to the emergency landing.”other15“Distance in miles west of Boca where mechanical issues began.”otherPiper PA30“The model of the aircraft involved in the emergency landing.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Agency providing flight path information.”