All 10 passengers and the pilot survived a seaplane crash near Sucia Island in Washington's San Juan Islands on Thursday.
A seaplane crashed near Sucia Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands on Thursday, though all 10 passengers and the pilot survived the incident. The aircraft, a de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, hit the water in Shallow Bay after departing from Lake Union in Seattle. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating the cause of the crash. While a specific reason has not been determined, Kenmore Air noted that a local weather system forced the pilot to adjust the flight path. Four passengers sustained injuries during the emergency landing, with three remaining hospitalized as of Friday afternoon. The Navy and Coast Guard coordinated the rescue efforts, with nearby boaters also assisting in pulling survivors from the water. The plane, which was built in 1960, sank shortly after a fire broke out. The NTSB expects to release an initial report within a month. Kenmore Air canceled all flights on Friday but plans to resume regular service on Saturday.