Video Shows Seawind Forced Landing on Reno Highway

Video shows Seawind 3000 making a forced landing on Interstate 80 near Reno after takeoff from Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Dashcam footage indicates the amphibious aircraft touched down during the morning rush hour and subsequently slid into at least one vehicle.

A Seawind 3000, an experimental aircraft finished in 2003, is identified in the available information as the aircraft involved. The engine type noted is a TIO-540, and the aircraft is described as having recently taken off before the incident.

The incident occurred on Interstate 80 shortly after takeoff from Reno/Tahoe International Airport, with the landing taking place during the morning hours. The post mentions the timing as “just before 8 a.m.”, but no exact date is provided beyond the publication date of the report.

The pilot was the sole occupant and reportedly exited the aircraft without assistance. No details about injuries, the condition of people on or in the vehicles, or the final status of the aircraft are provided in the material. No information about the reason for the forced landing has been released.