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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Seaplane crashes near North Bimini dock during takeoff attempt

A seaplane carrying 10 people crashed into a dock near North Bimini on Saturday morning after the pilot attempted to avoid boat traffic. All eight passengers and two crew members were rescued by nearby boaters and are reported to be safe.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights aviation safety risks for tourists traveling via seaplane in the Bahamas and the role of civilian boaters in emergency maritime rescues.

Key Facts

  • A seaplane crashed into a dock near a resort in North Bimini, Bahamas, on Saturday morning.
  • The aircraft was carrying 10 people in total: eight passengers and two crew members.
  • The pilot attempted to take off but diverted to avoid boat traffic.
  • The aircraft pulled to the left while taxiing, failed to respond to corrections, and struck a dock.
  • All 10 individuals aboard were rescued by nearby boaters and are reported to be safe.
  • The plane's nose was nearly submerged following the collision.

Who's Mentioned

personJeanne O’Brien“Passenger on the crashed seaplane.”personGian Jimenez“Witness to the crash.”personJack Davoudpour“Boater who assisted in the rescue.”locationNorth Bimini“Site of the seaplane crash.”