No fatalities

Seaplane Collision with Reef During Test Flight (C-FSAT)

Kahului, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 14, 1986, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration C-FSAT) operated by Can-Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Kahului, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with reef upon landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A seaplane collided with a reef while landing on the sea during a local test flight near Kahului. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, but there were no casualties.

Incident Overview A seaplane was involved in an accident during a local test flight in the region of Kahului. The aircraft had been stored for almost a year prior to the incident. During the flight, the seaplane attempted to land on the sea but collided with a reef. The aircraft came to rest after the collision. No casualties were reported, but the seaplane was damaged beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the collision with the reef upon landing. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the collision.