Seaplane Accident at Rivers Inlet (C-FAWH)

Incident Overview During a takeoff attempt from the bay at Rivers Inlet, a seaplane encountered strong winds. The wind conditions caused one of the aircraft's wings to strike the water surface. As a result, the aircraft went out of control and came to rest. The seaplane sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. All seven occupants on board were uninjured in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as the aircraft being caught by strong winds during takeoff. No other factors were specified in the source material regarding the cause of the incident.