TMA Cabin Crew Member Seriously Injured in Seaplane Takeoff Accident
11 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުދަ 11:02A Maldivian cabin crew member is receiving hospital treatment for serious injuries sustained during a Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) seaplane accident on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred during departure, resulted in the aircraft's propeller striking another vessel; preliminary reports suggest the collision was caused by a technical failure in the aircraft's reverse function.
A cabin crew member sustained serious injuries in a dangerous incident involving a Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) seaplane during takeoff procedures. | Raajje MV
A cabin crew member has sustained serious injuries following a dangerous incident involving a Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) seaplane during takeoff procedures.
Videos circulating on social media show a TMA seaplane taking on water and partially submerging while attempting to depart. Reliable sources have informed RaajjeMV that the incident occurred at approximately 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday.
Information has been received that the seaplane was traveling to Noku Maldives and Kuredhivaru with 12 tourists and 3 crew members on board.
According to information obtained by RaajjeMV, a seaplane cabin crew member sustained severe injuries after becoming trapped between the aircraft and its float. It has also been reported that the victim has since been transported to the hospital.
Furthermore, the incident occurred as the vessel was preparing to depart, when its propeller struck another boat anchored directly ahead. Reports indicate that the second vessel also sustained damages in the collision.
RaajjeMV has learned that the incident is suspected to have been caused by a failure in the reverse function.
Furthermore, reports indicate that the injured cabin crew member remained trapped for a considerable duration and required CPR before being transported to the hospital. The individual injured in this incident has been identified as a Maldivian national.
