Pilot Rescued From Flipped Seaplane Near Shilshole Marina
Posted: 6:54 am PDT August 28, 2009Updated: 4:06 pm PDT August 28, 2009
SEATTLE -- The pilot of a sea plane was rescued after his aircraft flipped over while landing near the Shilshole Bay Marina in the waters of Puget Sound Friday morning.
SLIDESHOW: Flipped Floatplane Towed To DockPilot Roger Collins told KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reporter Chris Egert that he was flying from Bremerton to Paine Field when his plane had a complete electrical failure, including the landing gear. Collins said he had to land quickly, but upon hitting the water, the wheels came out of the pontoons and caused the plane to flip.
VIDEO BACKSTORY: Breaking News Delays 'Nap'
Collins was rescued by boaters in the area.UNCUT: Rescuers Rush To Flipped Plane
He suffered a bump on the head but refused treatment.Callers reported the accident at 6:45 a.m. Friday to emergency dispatchers. The plane was towed to the nearby marina.
SLIDESHOW: Flipped Floatplane Towed To DockPilot Roger Collins told KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reporter Chris Egert that he was flying from Bremerton to Paine Field when his plane had a complete electrical failure, including the landing gear. Collins said he had to land quickly, but upon hitting the water, the wheels came out of the pontoons and caused the plane to flip.VIDEO BACKSTORY: Breaking News Delays 'Nap' Collins was rescued by boaters in the area.
UNCUT: Rescuers Rush To Flipped PlaneHe suffered a bump on the head but refused treatment.Callers reported the accident at 6:45 a.m. Friday to emergency dispatchers. The plane was towed to the nearby marina.
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