On 8/29/1998 , the vessel SEAFLIGHT I (Official Number 820287) was involved in a non-reportable/voluntary in NIAGARA RIVER, U.S.A.,.

The vessel, with 5 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/4/1998 7. Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the NNW at 10.00 knots.

The Canadian-registered passenger hydrofoil Seaflight I, with eight passengers on board, was travelling up the lower Niagara River. Near the Youngstown Yacht Club mooring area, the vessel's rudder swung, uncommanded, hard to port. Despite attempts to regain steering control, the vessel veered to port and struck four pleasure craft moored off-shore. The Seaflight I was not damaged; however, one pleasure craft was sunk. No one was injured and there was no pollution.