Flight Information
- Operator: Sydney Seaplanes
- Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan I
- Registration: VH-ZWH
- Departure Airport: Rose Bay Water Airport (YRAY)
- Destination Airport: N/A
Incident Overview
- Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
- Time: 11:45 LT
- Location: Sydney Harbour, near Rose Bay Water Airport (YRAY), New South Wales, Australia
- Flight Phase: Takeoff
- Nature: Passenger – Non-Scheduled/Charter/Air Taxi
- Occupants: 9 (0 fatalities, 1 minor injury)
The float-equipped Cessna 208 Caravan I was taking off from the waters of Sydney Harbour, Rose Bay, New South Wales when the left float collided with the water, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.
One of the nine occupants suffered minor injuries.
Cause of Crash
- Primary Cause: Left float collision with water during takeoff
- Status: Substantial damage
Investigation Status
- Investigating Agency: ATSB
- Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media, or unofficial sources
Supporting Information
Sources:
https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/a-bumpy-ride-seaplane-crashes-into-sydney-harbour-after-hitting-a-rogue-wave-before-capsizing-near-shark-island/news-story/a83bafc1fa4c1d8ea7b297ef0becdbcb
https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-plane-crashes-near-shark-island/fdce88e8-e11a-4c50-903f-a7a8970ecc7c
https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/plane-crashes-into-waters-off-shark-island-in-sydney-harbour/news-story/b5bd89b28ae385e9fff3c1d15709bd49
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/25/sydney-harbour-seaplane-crash-passengers-rescued
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?search_api_fulltext=ZWH
https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-plane-crashes-near-shark-island/fdce88e8-e11a-4c50-903f-a7a8970ecc7c
https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/plane-crashes-into-waters-off-shark-island-in-sydney-harbour/news-story/b5bd89b28ae385e9fff3c1d15709bd49
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/25/sydney-harbour-seaplane-crash-passengers-rescued
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/aircraft-register?search_api_fulltext=ZWH
History of this aircraft
Ex N877AA, N40203, N5235G
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 29 June 2019 | VH-ZWH | Sydney Seaplanes | 0 | Berowra Waters, NSW |  |
non |
Media:
Alt Air / Sydney Seaplanes Cessna 208 Caravan floats-equipped (VH-ZWH, built 2006) sustained damage to its left float while attempting to take off at Sydney Harbor near Shark Island, NWS, Australia with 9 people on board. All were safely rescued by boat. https://t.co/TWF00owPqZ pic.twitter.com/kQ1GGsOFWH
— JACDEC (@JacdecNew) January 25, 2024
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