Incident Overview
A commercial pilot was conducting an aerial observation flight over the Atlantic Ocean, searching for Cuban rafters. During the flight, the pilot spotted a boat with people waving as if they needed assistance. The pilot decided to make a low pass and drop a radio to the boat so they could communicate.
Collision Details
While descending to approximately 20 feet above the water, the aircraft collided with a mast on the boat. Despite the impact, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and divert to an airport, where a landing was performed without further incident.
Aftermath
No further information regarding injuries or damage was provided in the source. The pilot successfully landed the aircraft after the collision.