Navy's P-8A Poseidon Incident: Coral Damage and Plane Retrieval in Hawaii's Kaneohe Bay
The U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon that ran off the runway and ended up in Hawaii's Kaneohe Bay has been successfully recovered after a slow and meticulous process. The aircraft was floated using inflatable airbags and then rolled across them back onto the runway. The Navy hopes to repair the plane and return it to service, although the extent of the damage is still unclear. The recovery effort also focused on mitigating environmental impacts, including damage to coral. The P-8A, which costs over $171 million, is part of the Navy's plan to replace the P-3 Orion and other related aircraft.
