A TBM Avenger torpedo boat made a forced landing at sea after experiencing mechanical problems during the Cocoa Beach air show, Florida, this Saturday afternoon (17). The pilot was rescued and is doing well.
The aircraft was participating in the “Warbird Parade” when it had to land on the beach. The incident was recorded by bathers accompanying the air show. Check out images below.
https://youtu.be/nNRbD8MDMD8
On Facebook, the organization of the event stated that the pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was rescued immediately after landing by teams that were already on site.
https://www.facebook.com/cocoabeachairshow/posts/225830812665852
According to the Click Orlando portal, the FAA will investigate the incident along with the NTSB.
The TBM Avenger was a torpedo bomber manufactured by General Motors, a variant of the TBF Avenger originally developed by Grumman. The model was used extensively in World War II, most notably by the US Navy aboard its various aircraft carriers.
Between 1960 and 1965 the Brazilian Navy used three TBM-3E Avengers as static training aircraft on the aircraft carrier NAeL Minas Gerais.
