Seaplane flips off Bald Head Island, NC

[GLMS_NC]

Apparently caught a wave on takeoff and flipped. Both occupants rescued.

https://www.wwaytv3.com/emergency-crews-responding-to-plane-crash-off-bald-head-island/

 

[diabolical]

Different TV station. I’m friends with Sea Tow owner, will check with him.

https://www.wect.com/2023/07/07/emergency-crews-responding-plane-crash-near-bald-head-island/

 

[Papa Foxtrot]

Looks like gear was down on amphib floats....

 

[Jim Carpenter]

Looks like gear was down on amphib floats....

On takeoff? (Front wheels are usually still exposed for water, just not extended.)

 

[Daleandee]

Don't know but it appears so ...

 

[dbahn]

Looks like gear was down on amphib floats....

I don't think so. The mains are retracted.

 

[2-Bit Speed]

Glad they're okay.

 

[G-Man]

Ow. Looks like an Air Cam? Glad no injuries, for sure.

 

[GLMS_NC]

N38HP

Plane is out of the water. Indeed an Air-Cam.

 

[RyanShort1]

Did no one else find the thread title a wee bit perversely amusing?