'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic off Florida coast
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Last updated: May 15, 2026
A commercial flight experienced a critical engine failure shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency landing in the Atlantic Ocean. All passengers and the pilot, Ian Nixon, survived the ordeal and were successfully rescued after several hours.
- The flight, which departed from Florida's east coast, experienced an issue with its engine shortly after takeoff.
- The pilot, Ian Nixon, with 25 years of flying experience, had to make an emergency landing in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Ten passengers and the pilot were aboard the aircraft at the time of the incident.
- Rescue operations were initiated promptly, and all individuals were safely brought back to shore after being stranded for several hours.
- The incident occurred off Florida's east coast.
- No fatalities were reported following the emergency landing and subsequent rescue.
