An investigation is underway in relation to an accident involving a Beaver seaplane belonging to Turtle Airways Limited of Nadi.
The aircraft was on take‑off run from Newtown boat club base and was airborne before losing altitude and subsequently force landing into Wailoaloa Bay on Sunday afternoon.
The emergency command operations centre at the Nadi Airport was immediately activated following the report from Air Traffic Management of the accident.
The Airports Fiji Limited rescue services team was deployed to the scene followed by relevant personnel from the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji, AFL, medical teams and the Fiji Police Force.
Turtle Airways is currently trying to get the aircraft to dry land.
There are no reports of fuel spillage in the area at the moment.
There were no casualties or injuries sustained during the incident.
The pilots and passengers were cleared by the medical team at the site.
