N708KA
Flight / Schedule
N708KA
Registration
N708KA
MSN
59
Year of Manufacture
1954
Operator
Key West SeaplanesDate
April 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Ferry/positioning
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
near Key West, FL -
Region
United States of America
Narrative Report
On April 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM, N708KA experienced a crash involving de Havilland DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter, operated by Key West Seaplanes, with the event recorded near near Key West, FL -.
The flight was categorized as ferry/positioning and the reported phase was en route at a substantial crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
The float-equipped plane struck a sand bank and overturned. The pilot was not injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration N708KA, MSN 59, year of manufacture 1954.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The float-equipped plane struck a sand bank and overturned. The pilot was not injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Operator
Key West SeaplanesFlight Type
Ferry/positioning
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
United States of America
Aircraft Details
Registration
N708KA
MSN
59
Year of Manufacture
1954
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