Seaplane Crash at Gregory Lake

January 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM

A Cessna 208 Amphibian (4R-CAE) operated by Cinnamon Air crash-landed in Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya today. Both pilots were safely rescued and no passengers were on board. The accident took place as the aircraft was arriving to transport a group of tourists, the operator said.