No fatalities
21 Jul 2021: CESSNA 172I — Seaplane Scenics — Renton, WA
On 21 Jul 2021, a CESSNA 172I operated by Seaplane Scenics was involved in an aviation accident near Renton, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Task monitoring/vigilance — OtherDecision making/judgment — Other