Pilot lands crippled plane safely in Atlantic water landing
By The BriefBrief
A viral video shows Faith Tenkley steering her Piper PA-30 onto the Atlantic off Boca Raton after landing gear malfunction and engine failure. The aircraft glided to a water landing without reported tragedy, according to the footage.
WHO:Faith Tenkley
WHAT:A pilot steered a Piper PA-30 to a water landing after landing gear malfunction and engine failure.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 11:18 AM ET
WHERE:Atlantic off Boca Raton, Florida
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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