ECONOMYNEXT – A Cinnamon Air amphibian aircraft operated by Saffron Aviation experienced an “operational incident” when it was landing in Lake Gregory in Sri Lanka’s central district of Nuwara Eliya, the operator said. A Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian (registration 4R-CAE) operated by Cinnamon Air plunged into Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya, during a landing attempt around 12:30 p.m. amid strong winds. No passengers were aboard but only two pilots, who were swiftly rescued by relief teams and hospitalized with no fatalities reported. The seaplane, en route to transport tourists, flipped upon water contact, prompting an immediate response from the Civil Aviation…
Cinnamon Air seaplane plunges in Central Sri Lanka; operator says no injuries
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