A TMA seaplane's pontoon broke and tilted today, injuring a crew member of the flight.

An MACL senior official told "Mihaaru News" that the incident occurred while approaching the platform of the Velana International Airport seaplane terminal, and the injury was sustained by a crew member who was active on the pontoon at that time. However, they stated that it was not a serious injury.

"Now they have been taken to the hospital and treatment has started. It is not believed that a serious injury was sustained," the MACL official said regarding the crew member admitted at Tree Top Hospital in Hulhumalé.

In a statement issued by MACL, it was stated that as soon as the incident occurred, the Airport Emergency Services has been active in that area.

Police Spokesperson Ahmed Shiyam told "Mihaaru News" that the report of the incident has been received by the police and that how it happened is being looked into. MACL stated that all necessary assistance regarding the incident is being provided.

"And also note that all safety measures that need to be taken regarding the incident have been taken," the MACL statement read.

As seen from photos and videos publicized by some people on social media, due to the breaking of a pontoon of a TMA seaplane and its tilting, some water entered the aircraft.

MACL stated that following the tilting of the TMA seaplane, services provided from the water aerodrome are still proceeding continuously as usual.