I had not heard of this aircraft before today's story, but remembered seeing it in photographs after pulling it up on the EAA website. The site also has interior shots.
Hopefully those who restored it the first time will have the ability and the funds to do it again. She's a real peach.
Well its a Smithsonian project so I think they will be able to restore it. Mostly looks like some water damage to the interior and engine overhauls for all four.
Local Seattle TV News said there were 4 people on board. The plane made a soft landing on the water right infront of a restaurant, and shortly after, the 4 people on board climbed out on the wing and waited for the Coast Guard to show up. They were essentially uninjured.
There is a great picture of the same plane on the Airliners.net website, of the plane making an approach into BFI with the #3 prop feathered. Apparently, the caption with the photo says:
"Clipper Flying Cloud". Restored Pan Am 307 returning to BFI after its "first flight" after refurbishment. Notice that the number three (3) engine is feathered. Apparently all did not go well.
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