Said They Were Going by Boat... Insisted on Taking Off and Crashed 'Bang'

Fortunately, No Fatalities... Some Boat Passengers Taken to Hospital

A seaplane in Canada collided with a passing boat while attempting to take off.

A seaplane that collided with a boat is sinking into the water. [Image source=CTV News]

On the 12th (local time), Canadian public broadcaster CBC reported that at around 12:50 p.m. on the 8th, a seaplane and a boat collided at the Coal Harbour seaplane terminal in Vancouver, Canada. Videos taken by witnesses near Coal Harbour at the time of the accident have been shared on social media platforms. The footage shows the seaplane attempting to take off colliding with a boat coming from the opposite direction with a loud 'bang.' The plane briefly lifted off the water due to the impact before crashing back into the water.

The media reported that nearby boats approached the scene to assist in rescuing the passengers of the sunken plane. One captain who helped with the rescue explained, "The plane started sinking very quickly." A crew member said, "Coincidentally, we had safety training that morning on 'people falling into the sea,'" adding, "Thanks to that, we were able to safely rescue the plane's passengers."

A seaplane that collided with a boat is sinking underwater. [Image source=CTV News]

Although it was a close call that could have led to a major accident, fortunately, there were no fatalities. However, two of the four passengers on the boat sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. The plane had six people on board, including the pilot, all of whom were unharmed and safely rescued.

According to the communication with the control tower, the tower had informed the plane’s pilot in advance that a boat was entering the takeoff path. The local Transportation Safety Board is investigating the exact cause of the accident based on video and audio footage from the time, as well as witness statements.

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