World War II-era plane crash-lands in ocean during Florida air show

Sunday, April 18, 2021
COCOA BEACH, Florida -- A restored World War II dive bomber made an emergency landing at a beach in Florida.

The Air Force's Thunderbirds headlined the Cocoa Beach Air Show Saturday when the TBM Avenger's engine cut out.
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The pilot was the only one on board.

He managed to bring the plane down without getting hurt.
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The plane returned to flight just last year after an extensive rehab.

Both the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating why the engine malfunctioned.
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