Multiple injured, 1 critically, after seaplane with 11 aboard crashes in Wash. state
Summary
A seaplane with 11 people on board crashed near Sucia Island in Washington state. Everyone was rescued, but multiple people were injured, including one in critical condition, and the plane caught fire and sank.Key Facts
- The plane was a DeHavilland DHC-3 seaplane operated by Kenmore Air.
- The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. near Sucia Island, Washington.
- There were 10 passengers and 1 pilot on board.
- All 11 people were rescued from the water.
- Injuries included head wounds, broken bones, and cuts; one person was seriously hurt.
- The plane caught fire after landing in shallow water and then sank.
- Rescue efforts involved local boats, the U.S. Navy, and the Coast Guard.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
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