Flight Information
- Operator: Willis Lease Finance Corporation
- Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan
- Registration: N85WL
- Departure Airport: Palm Beach AFB, FL (PBI/KPBI)
- Destination Airport: Miami Seaplane Base (X44)
Incident Overview
- Date: Friday, February 23, 2024
- Time: 13:37
- Location: Miami Seaplane Base (X44), Florida, United States
- Flight Phase: Landing
- Nature: Passenger – Non-Scheduled/Charter/Air Taxi
- Occupants: 7
Aircraft Details
- Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN): 20800245
- Year of Manufacture: 1995
The right float of the float-equipped Cessna 208 Caravan took on water during landing at the Miami Seaplane Base (X44), Florida. The aircraft sank to the right side and was recovered. No injuries.
According to witnesses, the pilot bounced a hard water landing at least twice.
Cause of Crash
- Primary Cause: The right float took on water during landing after a hard water touchdown that bounced at least twice, causing the aircraft to sink to the right side.
Investigation Status
- Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media, or unofficial sources
Supporting Information
Sources:
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/02/23/seaplane-crashes-in-waters-off-portmiami/
https://www.nbc-2.com/article/small-seaplane-crashes-into-biscayne-bay-in-miami/46934316https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=85WL
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N85WL
https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=aba6fe&lat=26.184&lon=-80.458&zoom=9.7&showTrace=2024-02-23
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https://www.nbc-2.com/article/small-seaplane-crashes-into-biscayne-bay-in-miami/46934316https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=85WL
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N85WL
https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=aba6fe&lat=26.184&lon=-80.458&zoom=9.7&showTrace=2024-02-23
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/6/90831_1670949805.jpg (photo)
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