Incident Overview
A float plane struck a canoe while taxiing on a river, resulting in fatal injuries to two adults aboard the canoe. The incident occurred after the pilot had performed touch-and-go landings on the river and had landed near a ferry terminal where swimmers and boats were present.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, he was conducting touch-and-go landings en route. During one landing, the aircraft touched down and then proceeded to step taxi through the area. As the float plane passed the ferry terminal, it struck a canoe that was moving parallel to the river. The canoe carried two adults and two children. The pilot stated that he never saw the canoe and only became aware of a collision when he felt a bump. He initially thought a float had hit a rock. The impact resulted in fatal injuries to the two adults in the canoe. The children's condition was not specified in the source.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that he did not observe the canoe prior to the collision. He described feeling a bump and initially believed a float had contacted a submerged obstacle such as a rock. The source does not provide further details on environmental conditions, aircraft type, or the specific location.
Aftermath
No other information is available from the source regarding rescue efforts, emergency response, or investigation findings beyond the pilot's account.