Passengers injured after float plane, recreational boat collide in Vancouver's Coal Harbour
A Harbour Air float plane and a recreational boat collided in Vancouver's Coal Harbour Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.
Video from the scene shows several boats surrounding a sinking aircraft in Burrard Inlet off of Stanley Park.
CTV News Vancouver's Abigail Turner was in Stanley Park at the time of the crash and saw the plane hit the water.
She said she saw two people standing on the wing after the incident, as the plane sank into harbour. Several nearby boats converged on the scene, as first responders gathered on land.
In a statement, Harbour Air told CTV News the seaplane was operating a scenic tour with five passengers on board, and it “came into contact” with a boat during takeoff.
All of the passengers and the pilot were uninjured in the crash, according to Harbour Air.
However, the Vancouver Police Department said “several” people were treated for injuries and taken to hospital.
BC Emergency Health Services told CTV News paramedics provided emergency care to two people, who were taken to hospital with “minor injuries.”
“None of the ten additional patients required transport to hospital,” information officer Brian Twaites wrote.
On Sunday, Vancouver Fire Rescue Services clarified that the two people taken to hospital were passengers on the boat, but could not comment on the extent of their injuries.
The Port of Vancouver told CTV News the collision happened just after 12:50 p.m., and a port authority harbour patrol vessel was among the emergency response vehicles that converged on the scene.
"All passengers on board the Harbour Air float plane and the recreational boat were reported safe ashore," the port said in an email.
The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria, which handles search and rescue missions involving the Canadian Coast Guard in B.C., said two Coast Guard vessels responded from the Kitsilano station.
The JRCC also confirmed that everyone aboard the boat and plane was accounted for, though it could not confirm whether anyone had been injured.
“Safety remains our utmost priority. At this time, we are working closely with the authorities to gather more information about this incident and supporting the affected parties,” Harbour Air wrote.
“We would like to thank the emergency services for their swift response and to the community for their support.”
The federal Transportation Safety Board is now the lead agency investigating the incident, the JRCC said.
In its own statement, the TSB confirmed it had been notified of the crash and is investigating.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.6979388.1722030190!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
Celine Dion delivers stirring comeback performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Against the rainy Paris night sky, Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career with a powerful performance from the Eiffel Tower to open the Olympic Games.
Jasper wildfire: 'Several weeks' before residents can return, premier says
Premier Danielle Smith said Friday afternoon in Hinton while weather conditions are cooler, the Jasper fire is still considered out of control and that Jasper residents can expect to be away from their homes 'for several weeks.'
Missing 3-year-old boy found dead in creek in Mississauga, Ont.: police
A three-year-old boy has been found dead a day after he went missing in a park in Mississauga, Ont., Peel police say.
Irish museum pulls Sinead O'Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash
An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday.
Winnipeg senior's account overdrawn for $146,000 water bill
A Winnipeg senior is getting soaked with a six-figure water bill.
Turpel-Lafond won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer
The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indigenous heritage.
Driver charged after flashing high beams at approaching police
Orillia OPP arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving after flashing their high beams.
Major Canadian bank experiences direct deposit outage on payday
Scotiabank says it has fixed a technical issue that impacted direct deposits on Friday morning.
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former U.S. president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.