NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 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 on Saturday morning. Recovery crews 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 the subsequent removal of the aircraft from the shoreline.
Key Facts
- An emergency landing occurred at 9:40 a.m. on Saturday.
- The aircraft involved was a twin-engine Piper PA30 propeller plane.
- The landing took place in shallow water off the coast of a Boca Raton beach.
- Recovery teams have successfully removed the aircraft from the water.
Who's Mentioned
other23“Age of the pilot.”locationBoca Raton“Location of the beach where the emergency landing occurred.”personFaith Tenkley“The 23-year-old pilot of the aircraft.”locationSouth Bimini Airport“Intended destination in the Bahamas.”organizationBoca Raton Police Department“Responded to the emergency landing.”organizationBoca Raton Ocean Rescue“Responded to the emergency landing.”other15“Miles west of Boca where mechanical issues began.”otherPiper PA30“The specific model of the twin-engine propeller plane involved in the incident.”locationPage Field“Departure airport in Fort Myers.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Provided flight path information.”