On June 8, 2024, a collision occurred between a Harbour Air seaplane and a pleasure boat in Coal Harbour, Vancouver. The seaplane was on a chartered sightseeing flight with six people onboard, all of whom were uninjured. However, several passengers on the boat sustained injuries; reports vary on the severity, with some sources indicating minor injuries and others suggesting more serious conditions [[❞]](https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/airline-floatplane-and-boat-collide-in-vancouver-harbor/) [[❞]](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/06/08/vancouver-coal-harbour-marine-incident/).
The incident happened as the seaplane was taking off, colliding with the boat, and then partially submerging. Despite the crash, quick emergency responses helped prevent fatalities [[❞]](https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/airline-floatplane-and-boat-collide-in-vancouver-harbor/) [[❞]](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/06/08/vancouver-coal-harbour-marine-incident/). The accident has prompted an investigation involving multiple authorities to understand the cause and ensure future safety in the area, which is known for heavy marine and aircraft traffic [[❞]](https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/airline-floatplane-and-boat-collide-in-vancouver-harbor/) [[❞]](https://onemileatatime.com/news/harbour-air-seaplane-collides-boat-vancouver/).
