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NewsWSVN 7 News 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 local boaters shortly after the aircraft touched down.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights local emergency response capabilities and aviation safety protocols following a successful emergency landing that resulted in no injuries.

Key Facts

  • Pilot Faith Tenkley, 23, survived an emergency water landing off the coast of Boca Raton.
  • The emergency was caused by mechanical issues, specifically 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 successfully avoided waterfront buildings and paddleboarders during the landing.
  • Rescue was initiated by a lifeguard within one minute of the crash.
  • No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
  • The aircraft was recovered and moved to Silver Palm Park for disassembly on Sunday.

Who's Mentioned

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