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The seaplane of Maldivian after it lost its pontoon during take-off from Dhoores Retreat Resort.

Probe launched after seaplane loses pontoon during take-off

By Maldives Times 1 min read

The seaplane of Maldivian after it lost its pontoon during take-off from Dhoores Retreat Resort. Civil Aviation Authority has launched a probe after a seaplane of the national carrier, Maldivian, lost a pontoon during take-off from Dhoores Retreat Resort early Thursday. According to Abdul Haris, the managing director of Maldivian’s operator Island Aviation Services (IAS), […]

The Maldivian seaplane partly submerged in Hulhule lagoon after its crash landing. PHOTO/READER

Civil Aviation launches probe after seaplane crash landing

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The Maldivian seaplane partly submerged in Hulhule lagoon after its crash landing. PHOTO/READER The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority has launched a probe after a seaplane crash-landed in the lagoon of the Maldives’ main airport island, Hulhule, on Wednesday. The seaplane, of the national carrier Maldivian, fell due to strong turbulence during its descent. Ali Nashath, […]