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Seaplane in Vilano Beach

Nov. 5, 2008

On Monday afternoon, November 3rd around 5 p.m., we watched a seaplane taxi up the Intracoastal around Porpoise Point and up to Vilano. It had just landed after having flown over the area. Here’s a photo I took.

 

Seaplane in Vilano

Seaplane in Vilano 1

 

I now learn that the seaplane had an accident yesterday, November 4th just north of the Usina (Vilano) Bridge. I have not seen this seaplane before and it was exciting to see him in the area. I am glad the pilot is well and hope to see him again soon.

 

 

Here are the news reports with videos.

Seaplane Overturns in Water, No Injuries
First Coast News - Jacksonville,FL,USA
The plane was taxiing to the middle of the water about a mile north of the Vilano Bridge in preparation for take-off when a gust of wind got under it. ...

 

Pilot Pulled From Water After Ultralight Flips
News4Jax.com - Jacksonville,FL,USA
VILANO BEACH, Fla. -- A St. Johns Fire-Rescue spokesman said an ultralight aircraft taking off on the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Guana River State ...

Pilot uninjured when plane flips in Intracoastal
By dana.treen
Dave Markarian, 70, was leaving the dock about a mile north of the Vilano bridge about 12:20 pm when a wing of the plane somehow dipped into the water during the takeoff, causing the plane to overturn, said spokesman Kevin Kelshaw of ...

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