Cinnamon Air Seaplane Plunges in Central Sri Lanka; Operator Says No Injuries

Cinnamon Air seaplane plunges in Central Sri Lanka; operator says no injuries

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – A Cinnamon Air amphibian aircraft, operated by Saffron Aviation, encountered an “operational incident” while attempting to land on Lake Gregory in Sri Lanka’s central district of Nuwara Eliya, according to the operator. The Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian, with registration 4R-CAE, plunged into the lake during its landing attempt around 12:30 p.m., amidst strong winds. Fortunately, there were no passengers on board, only two p…

Seaplane crashes into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya

A seaplane that was preparing to land at Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya crashed into the lake at around 12:30 PM today (January 7). According to Police, the aircraft had arrived to transport a group of tourists visiting Nuwara Eliya when the accident occurred. The two pilots on board sustained injuries in the crash and were admitted to the Nuwara Eliya District Hospital for treatment. The injured pilots were rescued from the lake by individuals wh…