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Date:
07-MAY-2024
Type of Aircraft:
Floatplane
Owner/Operator:
Private
Aircraft Damage:
Unknown
Location:
Horizontal Falls, Kimberley – Australia
Phase:
Unknown
Nature:
Private
Circumstances:
**A troubling incident occurred at Horizontal Falls in Kimberley when a privately operated floatplane, reportedly part of Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, collided with a tour boat during an attempted takeoff. The event took place on May 7, 2024, drawing immediate attention to the safety measures at this popular tourist destination. Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain unclear, including the number of occupants in the plane and the status of those on the boat. The incident has reignited concerns about aircraft and boat operations in congested tourist areas, prompting calls for rigorous safety protocols. Investigations are expected to examine the coordination between aerial and marine traffic in the area to prevent future accidents.**
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.