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Horizon III

(a Safari Boat)

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(Approximately 17 Dives) 07 Nights ITINERARY

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USD 2,637

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US$ 2,110

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USD 2,637

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2 people
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2 people
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3 people
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2 people
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Itinerary (07 Nights 08 Days) - Approximately 17 Dives

Best of The Maldives Central Atolls:

Male' - Vaavu - Ari - Male'

Cruise DEPARTURE Details

Departure Date:	Please Select DATES on Booking / Reservation Form
Check-In (Time):	0800 hours to 1200 hours
Check-In (Location):	Velanaa Int'l Airport (Hulhulhe)

Cruise ARRIVAL Details:

Arrival Date:	Please Select DATES on Booking / Reservation Form
Check-Out (Time):	0700 hours to 0800 hours
Check-Out (Location):	Velanaa Int'l Airport (Hulhulhe)

The BEST OF MALDIVES;

Rasdhoo Atoll: Experience the thrill of diving with hammerhead sharks and explore the stunning reef teeming with pelagic marine life.
North Ari Atoll: Witness the mesmerizing presence of grey reef sharks, embark on an unforgettable night dive at Maaya Thila, and discover multiple manta cleaning stations.
South Ari Atoll: Dive alongside majestic whale sharks and encounter breathtaking pinnacles in this captivating underwater paradise.
South Male Atoll: Encounter grey reef sharks, graceful eagle rays, and other magnificent pelagic species while exploring a picturesque macro wreck.
Vaavu Atoll: Immerse yourself in the traditional Maldivian channel diving experience as you encounter grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and other captivating pelagic creatures.
North Male Atoll: Discover the beauty of stunning pinnacles that adorn the waters of this region, offering a visual treat for divers.

-20% Special Deal

USD 2,600

US$ 2,086

ZONE: Male'-Vaavu-Ari

Day - 1:

Made onboard the safari-boat “Horizon III”. Embark from “Velaana International Airport” (Male’ zone).

Since the Check-In to the “Horizon III” is on 1200 hours (12:00 pm), the transfer from Airport to the safari-boat departs at 1130 hours (11:30 am). The timing here is very Important – as if the guest(s) misses the transfer – then they will miss the same day Check-Dive.

Check Dive is in the afternoon.

Day - 2:

Dive-1 – (Maagiri)

Maagiri Caves *** – On the north side of the Maagiri reef a big rock at 20 metres appears to have broken away from the reef creating a semi-circular cliff with a canyon. There is also a big overhang here. Nearby are many small caves between 5 and 30 metres. Snapper, big-nose unicornfish, triggerfish, angelfish, fusilier and eagle rays can be seen around the rock. On the reef top is a beautiful display of coral.

Maagiri Thila * – This is a series of rocks rising from around 20 metres on the eastern side of Maagiri reef. Healthy stands of hard coral lie above 15 metres. It is a good site for beginners.

Dive-2 – (Embudhu Express)

Embudhoo Kandu *** (PROTECTED MARINE AREA) –

- - Location: first channel south of Embudhu Finolhu Resort
  - Depth: 5m – 30m
  - Fish Life: above average
  - Coral Growth: Very Good
  - Features: coral, reef fish, sharks caves.

The entire Embudhu channel has been declared a “PROTECTED MARINE AREA”. The south side of the channel is an exhilarating 2 km long drift-dive known as Embudhu Express. Wth an ingoing current, the express steams ahead at full throttle, giving divers the ride of a lifetime. Predictably, currents at the channel entrance attract a range of pelagic, large napoleon and eagle rays.

Dive-3 – (Alimatha Night Dive)

Felidhoo Atoll is more isolated and less developed than the other tourist atolls. It has excellent scuba diving and snorkelling, remote uninhabited islands, sandbanks and the islanders are friendly and hospitable. For these reasons Felidhoo Atoll is a popular destination for Safari Boats and memorable trips and excellent diving is GUARANTEED.

There are not many “thila dives” in this atoll, with most of the diving being in the 26 channels on the eastern side. These channels are mostly long and deep and suitable for “advanced divers”. Many have narrow entrances and when travelling down the eastern side of the atoll they can easily be passed unnoticed

Day - 3:

Dive-1 – (Miyaru Kandu and Dhevana Kandu)

Miyaru Kandu *** –

- - Location: Alimatha Uthuru Kandu
  - Depth: 5m – 30m
  - Fish Life: above average
  - Coral Growth: good
  - Features: Sharks

“Miyaru” is the Dhivehi (local) Name for “Shark”. On the north corner is a cave at 33 metres which is an excellent place for spotting grey reef sharks. There are more caves deeper on the outside reef. White-tip and Black-tip reef sharks are seen inside the channel.

Devana Kandu ** (PROTECTED MARINE AREA)

- - Location: second channel south of Alimatha
  - Depth: 5m – 25m
  - Fish Life: above average
  - Coral Growth: excellent
  - Features: pelagic fish, sharks, coral

The channel between Vihamaafaru Falhu and Kudadhiggaru Falhu is divided in the middle by a 250 metre long reef. The passage on the south side of the reef is called “Miyaru Kandu” by Maldivian fishermen. It is more narrow than Bodu Miyaru Kandu, which is the passage on the north side. The entire channel both north and south passage, has been declared a Protected Marine Area.

Dive-2 – (Vilamendh00)

Vilamendhoo Thila *** – On the outside of “Vilamendhoo Island Resort” is a narrow thila running north – south that rises to metres in the centre and gradually drops to around 25 metres at either end.

There are many large seafans here, good hard and soft coral and plenty of fish life. The outside or east side of the thila slopes more gradually to 25 metres. At the northern end is a big rock ad cave at 25 metres. There is a good coral on the reef top and mantas areoften seen in this area.

Dive-3 – (5 Rocks / Broken Rocks)

- - Location: Dhigurashu Kandu
  - Depth: 12m – 28m
  - Fish Life: abundant
  - Coral Growth: very good
  - Features: canyon, reef fish, soft coral

Day - 4:

Dive-1 – (Kuda Rah Thila)

- - PROTECTED MARINE AREA
  - Location: 1 km south east of Kuda Rah
  - Transit: Machchafushi Island Resort should be behind Vakarufalhi Island Resort, so that only 1 tree can be seen on the left side of Machchafushi. On Dhagethi the small white house on the left should be aligned with the radio mast.
  - Depth: 14m – 25m
  - Fish Life: abundant
  - Coral Growth: very good
  - Features: reef fish, sharks, seafans.

Dive-2 – (Maamigili Beyru – Whale Shark)

Maamigili Faru *** – The reef on the outside corner of Maamigili is a shallow platform that extends from the corner to the outer atoll rim, Sharks, grouper, pelagics, sting rays and turtles are common here.

Maamigili Kandu ** – On the inside of the channel are small caves, white-tip reef sharks, napoleon, sting rays and turtles. Divers should be vary of strong out-going currents through the channels on both the sides of Ariyadhoo.

Dive-3 – (Whale Shark Dive – Dive Site May Change)

Whale Sharks are normally seen outside of “Fenfushi Faru”, which is the big reef west of Ariyadhoo – the longest reef in Ari Atoll which is 15 km in length. Outside of this reef offers excellent visibility, long and easy drift dives, and many surprises including sharks, big tuna, turtles and good sized grouper as well as smaller reef fish.

Day - 5:

Dive-1 – (Rangali Manta)

Madivaru *** (Manta Reef)

- - Location: south side of Rangalhi Kandu
  - Depth: 5m – 25m
  - Fish Life: above average
  - Coral Growth: good
  - Features: mantas, napoleon

Both sides of Rangalhi Kandu made exciting drift dives. The reefs here act like a funnel, forcing the water at accelerated speed both in and out of the atoll. During the north-east monsoon manta rays feed on the plankton-rick waters that generally flow with the currents out of the atoll.

Diving Hints: The reef is subject to strong currents – which is one reason why the mantas are here – and at the southern end, the top reef drops down to a 10 metre plateau extending well out into the open ocean.

NOTE: be prepared to abort the dive if currents are too strong or the seas too rough. Safety ballons should be carried.

Dive-2 – (Rai Dhiga)

Dive-3 – (Panathone)

- - Location: north side of Kalhahandhi Huraa
  - Depth: 5m – 30m
  - Fish Life: abundant
  - Coral Growth: excellent
  - Features: reef formation, pelagics, soft and hard coral

Panettone is an exceptional dive. Kalhuhandhi is the Maldivian name for the giant trevally and this fish is common along the reef

BBQ Night

Day - 6:

Dive-1 – (Moofushi Manta Point)

Emas Thila ***

- - Location: Himendhoo Dhekunu Kandu
  - Depth: 10m – 30m
  - Fish Life: abundant
  - Coral Growth: very good
  - Features: mantas, caves, reef fish

Emas Thila is about 1km long and is a gathering point of MANTAS during the north-east monsoon season. It is also an excellent drift dive on both the north and south sides of the thila.

Dive-2 – (Himandhoo Thila)

Dive-3 – (Maaya Thila / Rasdhoo)

Maaya Thila *** – PROTECTED MARINE AREA

- - Location: 4km north west of Maayafushi Island Resort
  - Transit: The right side of Halaveli Island Resort should be aligned with the left side of Ellaidhoo.
  - Depth: 6m – 30m
  - Fish Life: abundant
  - Coral Growth: very good
  - Features: grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks, reef fish.

If “Fish Head” is the grey reef shark capital of the Maldives, then “Maaya Thila” is the white-tip reef shark capital.

Day - 7:

Dive-1 – Extra Dive (Subject to weather, International Flight, etc., etc.,

Day - 8:

Breakfast and Check-Out – between 0700hours – 0800hours.

The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive.

Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only. The exact route and sites visited are subject to change based on local regulations, guest experiences, weather, and logistics and are at the Captain’s discretion.

Cabin Info.,

Lower Deck - Twin Cabins -

Total 8 Twin berth cabins at Lower Deck with fully air conditioned. Ensuite bathroom with hot and cold showers. 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available in each cabin

Maximum occupancy: 2 people
Bedding: Twin Accommodation
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Airconditioning: Aircon with control in room

Cabin Info.,

Lower Deck - Double Cabins -

Two Lower Deck Double cabins with fully air conditioned. Ensuite bathroom with hot and cold showers. 2 cabin towels per guest. Hairdryers available in each cabin

Maximum occupancy: 2 people
Bedding: Double OR Twin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Airconditioning: Aircon with control in room

Cabin Info.,

Standard Cabin-Main Deck

1 Standard en-suite non-smoking cabin in the main deck with double bed + single bed (Bunk-Style). All rooms have remote-controlled Air Conditioning and are installed with a hairdryer. The cabin are provided with handwash, soap, and shampoos. Also plenty of storage, a wardrobe, shelving, a mirror, and a small table. All beds have duvets, bed covers, and bed linen, beach towels, shower towels are regularly / daily changed.

Maximum occupancy: 3 people
Bedding: Single and double
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Airconditioning: Aircon with control in room

Cabin Info.,

Upper Deck Deluxe

Three (3) Upper Deck Deluxe en-suite double bed non-smoking cabins. These cabins have a large sea view window and a massage shower. All rooms have remote-controlled Air Conditioning and are installed with a hairdryer. The cabins are provided with handwash, soap, and shampoos. Also plenty of storage, a wardrobe, shelving, a mirror, and a small table. All beds have Duvets, bed covers, bed linen, beach towels, and shower towels that are regularly / daily changed.

Maximum occupancy: 2 people
Bedding: Double Bed
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Airconditioning: Aircon with control in room

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Seaplane Accidents Maldives

Seaplane Accidents - Maldives

Before we begin it’s worth pointing out that travelling by seaplane in the Maldives is safe. They have a great track record and accidents are rare.

Reports going back to 1994 indicate zero fatalities, and only one case involving serious injury.

Over this same period of time millions of people have travelled safely on seaplanes in the Maldives.

All aviation accidents and incidents are investigated by the AICC of the Maldives and we summarise all published reporting below. Whilst this may seem like a significant amount of material at a glance, keep in mind this covers 30 years of aviation!

Contents:

Accident vs Incident
Statistics
List of Seaplane Accidents & Incidents
Summary of Investigation Reports
2023
2021
2020
2017
2015
2013
2012
2010
2009
2008
2004
2001
1994-2000

Accident vs Incident

In aviation accidents are not the same as incidents, but both are reported and investigated to maintain high standards of safety.

Accidents involves at least one of the following: aircraft damage or structural failure, complete loss of the aircraft, or in exceptional cases serious injury or fatality.

Nearly all seaplane accidents in the Maldives receive this classification on the basis of aircraft damage rather than injury. None have involved a fatality.

Incidents are any events which affect or could affect the safety of operation. Serious incidents are those that had a high chance of leading to an accident.

Statistics

Over the period January 1994 to November 2023:

Total Accidents: 16
Total Serious Incidents: 3
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Serious Injuries: 3
Total Minor Injuries: 8

In 30 years of seaplane flights there have only been 11 injuries in the Maldives, of which 7 were crew.

In terms of tourists and passengers there have been just 4 injuries in 30 years, of which 3 were minor and 1 was serious.

Of the 16 accidents recorded 11 received this classified on the basis of aircraft damage rather than injury.

List of Seaplane Accidents & Incidents

Date	Aircraft	Category	Injuries
25 Oct 2023	8Q-RAL	Incident (P)	–
16 May 2023	8Q-TAQ	Accident (P)	–
13 Nov 2021	8Q-MBC	Incident	–
14 Feb 2021	8Q-RAE	Accident	1 Minor
22 Oct 2020	8Q-TMR	Incident	–
05 Oct 2020	8Q-TMF	Accident	2 Minor
24 Feb 2020	8Q-MVC	Accident	3 Minor
16 Nov 2017	8Q-IAG	Accident	–
04 Oct 2017	8Q-ISB	Accident	–
27th May 2017	8Q-TMV	Accident	–
2nd Jul 2015	8Q-MAN	Accident	–
2nd Aug 2013	8Q-TMK	Accident	–
9th Jul 2012	8Q-TMT	Accident	–
9th Feb 2012	8Q-MAT	Accident	–
10th Mar 2010	8Q-TMK	Accident	–
2nd Jun 2009	8Q-MAG	Accident	2 Minor
14th Jul 2008	8Q-MAS	Accident	–
17th May 2004	8Q-TMC	Accident	3 Serious, 1 Minor
19th Feb 2001	8Q-TMA	Accident	–

(P) – Preliminary Report

Summary of Investigation Reports

A complete overview of all investigation reports from the Maldives Accident Investigation Coordinating Committee involving commercial seaplane flights is presented below.

The first seaplane flights in the Maldives were in 1993 and proved to be significantly safter than the preceding helicopter flights which suffered much more serious consequences in accidents. By 1999 helicopter flights were practically eliminated as seaplane travel took over.

During this period there were very few seaplanes operating compared to today and only a limited number of flights. It’s not that accidents have become more common, there’s simply tens of thousands of flights more per year today.

The Maldives has made significant advances in safety and procedures over it’s 30 year history of seaplane flight. They now boast the largest seaplane fleet and arguably the most experienced seaplane pilots in the world.

2023

25th October 2023: 8Q-RAL

Serious Incident, no injuries.

Based on preliminary report.

Aircraft lost power in its right engine on approach to Malé at 350 feet, causing a sudden right turn and difficulty controlling the aircraft. Pilots were able to land safely on the water with a small bounce, and shortly after shut down the engines. Assisted by a rescue boat the aircraft taxied to a platform for passenger and crew to disembark.

16th May 2023: 8Q-TAQ

Accident, no injuries.

Based on preliminary report.

Aircraft encountered issues upon initial touchdown on water. The aircraft hit a swell during landing, causing a bounce, a drop of the left wing, and subsequent contact with the water. Once stationary, the crew assessed and confirmed damage to the left wing. The aircraft then taxied to a platform, shut down the engines, and passengers disembarked via the main door.

2021

13th November 2021: 8Q-MBC

Serious Incident, no injuries.

Based on preliminary report.

Take-off was aborted due to unexpected aircraft behaviour. Unable to stop, the aircraft shut down its engines and drifted into two water bungalows, sustaining damage but causing no injuries. The aircraft was then towed to a platform where passengers and crew disembarked safely.

14th February 2021: 8Q-RAE

Accident, 1 minor injury to cabin crew.

Flight from Maalifushi to Velana International Airport had an accident upon touchdown. The aircraft touched down on the right-hand float, dug into the water, and turned steeply right before coming to a stop inverted. Although the aircraft was substantially damaged, all six passengers and two pilots evacuated without injury; one cabin crew member sustained minor injuries.

2020

A rise in accidents coincided with global emergence from COVID restrictions. Planes and pilots had been grounded around the world without regular flying. This was not unique to the Maldives.

22nd October 2020: 8Q-TMR

Serious Incident, no injuries.

After a normal touchdown at Sun Siyam IruFushi, an aircraft experienced an uncontrolled left turn during reverse thrust, leading the left wing and propeller to contact an anchored vessel. The incident caused damage to the aircraft’s left wing and propeller blades, as well as to the vessel, but no one was on board the vessel at the time. The Pilot in Command regained control and taxied to a platform, with all passengers and crew disembarking safely without injuries.

5th October 2020: 8Q-TMF

Accident, 2 minor injuries.

During an approach with a left crosswind of about 20 knots at Velana International Airport, an aircraft landing on the ‘North Right’ area rapidly rolled to the right after touchdown, with the right wing dipping into the water. It swerved but settled upright on both floats. The aircraft was taxied to the dock with assistance from a rescue vessel and personnel onshore. All passengers and crew disembarked safely. Minor injuries were reported among the flight and cabin crew, but no passengers were injured.

24th February 2020: 8Q-MBC

Accident, 3 minor injuries including 1 passenger.

An aircraft landing on an unmarked water runway bounced upon touchdown, banked left, and then the right wing dropped, causing the nose to dig into the water. The Pilot in Command’s attempt to go around was unsuccessful. The fuselage, wings, engines, and propellers were substantially damaged, but the floats remained intact, and the aircraft was upright post-accident. It taxied to the mooring with left engine power and dinghy assistance. All occupants evacuated safely, with minor injuries to two crew members and one passenger.

2017

16th November 2017: 8Q-IAG

Accident, no injuries.

Aircraft encountered an accident during take-off from DOR water aerodrome. The aircraft hit a series of sea swells during acceleration, which resulted in both floats detaching and the nose plunging into the water. The engines were shut down by the PIC after the second impact. The detached floats, trapped under the wings, kept the aircraft afloat despite water entering the fuselage. All 12 passengers and 3 crew evacuated without injury.

4th October 2017: 8Q-ISB

Accident, no injuries.

The first officer was flying when the aircraft bounced during landing in a crosswind at Velana International Airport. The captain’s go-around attempt failed, causing the aircraft to flip and crash, landing upside down in shallow water. Despite substantial damage to the aircraft, all passengers and crew escaped without serious injuries.

27th May 2017: 8Q-TMV

Accident, no injuries.

During a landing on the North Right Water Runway, the aircraft bounced off the left float and then, after a second bounce, banked right causing the right wing tip to dip into the water. This led to an abrupt right veer and crash. All passengers and crew evacuated uninjured before the aircraft submerged.

2015

2nd July 2015: 8Q-MAN

Accident, no injuries.

During final approach to land at KUR, at about 400 feet with flaps fully down, the aircraft pitched up and vibrated uncontrollably as the stall warning activated. The PIC’s recovery manoeuvres initially failed, but some control was regained after retracting the flaps. Despite this, the aircraft continued a right turn, lost height, and hit the sea. All 11 passengers and three crew members evacuate uninjured before the aircraft sank.

2013

2nd August 2013: 8Q-TMK

Accident, no injuries.

During a westbound landing approach approved due to westerly winds, the aircraft banked left, losing control and touching down on the left float first. Control was transferred from the co-pilot to the Captain, who noted the aircraft’s significant left turn and wing damage. All passengers disembarked without injuries. The cause of the incident was identified as an unexplained left bank on approach despite facing a headwind.

2012

9th July 2012: 8Q-TMT

Accident, no injuries.

Upon landing, the crew struggled to dock at a fixed platform due to the tailwind and swells. After aborting the first docking attempt, the second attempt led to a collision with the platform when the aircraft moved forward despite full reverse and rudder inputs. The left float and propeller were damaged, and the aircraft eventually became fully submerged. All aboard evacuated safely.

9th February 2012: 8Q-MAT

Accident, no injuries.

On final approach to MLE the co-pilot made a hard landing on the north right water runway due to easterly winds, causing the aircraft to bounce and the right float to dig into the water. The PIC then took over and steadied the aircraft, but the right float detached and became stuck under the fuselage, preventing sinking, while the left float also detached. All aboard evacuated without injury.

2010

10th March 2010: 8Q-TMK

Accident, no injuries.

We were unable to retrieve report 2010-01, (“De Havilland, DHC-6-300, 8Q-TMK, Right wing struck on water at Cocoa Palm/Dhunikolhu Island Resort (Baa Atoll)”), at the time of writing.

2009

2nd June 2009: 8Q-MAG

Accident, 2 minor injuries including 1 passenger.

The aircraft took off from Halaveli for a 40-minute photo flight with good weather conditions. After take-off, the co-pilot gave his seat to a passenger and moved to the cabin.

Whilst CAR Part 15.11 does allow a special exemption for a passenger to take the right hand seat during professional photography flights, both pilots must be at the controls during take-offs and landing.

Once the shots were complete, the PIC began descending in a right bank, keeping the passenger in the first officer’s seat in order to provide further photography opportunities.

Before the PIC could complete the turn, the aircraft struck the water with its right wing/float. The crash broke both wings and detached the left float, while the right float jammed, blocking the co-pilot’s exit and twisting the empennage. All passengers and crew escaped without fatalities from the shallow wreckage.

The investigation attributed the accident to the PIC’s low flying, a passenger in the co-pilot’s seat, and the operator’s inadequate communication of procedural updates.

2008

14th July 2008: 8Q-MAS

Accident, no injuries.

The 8Q-MAS aircraft, with 17 people onboard, departed from Male to Adaaran Club Bathala. Encountering rough seas and strong westerly winds, it struck a swell on landing, veered left, and collided with a moored speed boat, losing its right float and engine. The aircraft sank in shallow water, but all on board safely escaped without fatalities.

2004

17th May 2004: 8Q-TMC

Accident, 3 serious injuries including a passenger, and 1 minor injury.

The most serious seaplane accident in the Maldives and one of the first, there were still no fatalities.

Departing from Male’ International Airport to Velaavaru Resort with 14 passengers, the aircraft experienced a longer-than-normal take-off, struggling to gain height. Nearing a seawall, the captain’s abrupt control pull to avoid the obstacle induced a stall, causing the left float to shear off upon impact with the seawall. This led to the left wing folding upwards and detaching, with the left propeller slicing through the cockpit ceiling. The aircraft then skidded across the ground, losing the right float and propeller, before halting on the mainland runway. The accident resulted in serious injuries to both pilots and one passenger, minor injuries to another passenger, while the rest were unharmed.

2001

19th February 2001: 8Q-TMA

Accident, no injuries.

The aircraft was manoeuvring on the water near the Floating Platform, after landing in the lagoon near Sun Island resort, when it struck another Twin
Otter that was parked against the floating platform. There were no passengers on either aircraft, and no injuries to any of the crew were reported.

1994-2000

There are no accidents involving seaplanes recorded in the Maldives CAA historical archives.

References

[1] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Preliminary Incident Report 8Q-RAL, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[2] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Preliminary Report on investigation of the Accident at Vommuli water aerodrome involving viking Air DHC-6-300 Aircraft, 8Q-TAQ operated by Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[3] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Final Report on investigation of the serious incident involving Trans Maldivian Airways operated viking Air DHC-6-300, 8Q-MBC FloatPlane at Finolhu Resort water aerodrome, Maldives , retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[4] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Final Report on investigation of the Accident involving Manta Air operated Viking Air DHC-6-300, Float-plane 8QRAE, at Velana International Airport, Maldives, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[5] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Investigation of the serious incident involving Trans Maldivian Airways operated viking DHC-6-300, 8Q-TMR, Floatplane at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Resort Water Aerodrome, Maldives , retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[6] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Final Report on Investigation of the Accident involving Viking Air DHC-6-300, 8Q-TMF Aircraft at Velana International Airport Water Aerodrome, Maldives, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[7] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Final Report on investigation of the accident accident involviing Viking Air DHC-6-300, 8Q-MBC Aircraft at Kuredhu Water Aerodrome, Maldives, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[8] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Final report on accident to Viking air DHC-6-200, 8Q-IAG aircraft at Dhoores Floating Platform, Maldives, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[9] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Final report on investigation of the accident occurred on Viking aircraft DHC-6-300, 8Q-ISB aircraft at Velana International Airport, Maldives, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[10] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Final report on the accident to Viking Air DHC-6-300, 8Q-TMV at Velana International Airport, Maldives, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[11] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Final Report on the accident to Viking Air DHC-6-300, 8Q-MAN near Kuredu Resort, Maldives, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[12] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Twin Otter, 8Q-TMK, at Ibrahim Nasir international Airport, Water Runway, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[13] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. De Havilland, DHC-6-300, 8Q-TMT, Collision with the fixed platform at Condrad(Rangali) South Ari Atoll, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[14] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Twin Otter, 8Q-MAT, at Ibrahim Nasir international Airport, Water Runway, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[15] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. De Haviland DHC-6-200, 8Q-MAG, Crash at the reef of Halaveli Resort Lagoon, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[16] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. De Haviland DHC-6-300, 8Q-MAS, Collision with a Speedboat at Adaaran Club Bathala, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[17] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. De Havilland DHC-6-300, 8Q-TMC, Collision with Seawall at Male’ International Airport, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[18] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. De Havilland DHC-6-100, 8Q-TMA, Collision with 8Q-TMH at Sun Island, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

[19] AICC, Maldives Civil Aviation Authority. Aircraft Accident History, retrieved Nov 06, 2023

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