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Pilot Saves Herself with Ocean Landing | Wilmington News
A 23-year-old pilot, Faith Tenkley, made a daring emergency water landing off Florida’s coast after her twin-engine plane suffered mechanical failure—steering clear of beachgoers before swimming safely to shore. With no one else on board, she prioritized public safety, choosing open water over a risky airport approach. Her calm handling of the crisis went viral, sparking awe and gratitude as she thanked responders and well-wishers. Unharmed and with her plane mostly intact, Tenkley’s heroic move turned a potential disaster into an inspiring moment of aviation skill and responsibility. Listen…
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