3 Dead in Seaplane Crash Near Australia’s Rottnest Island

Three people still missing after seaplane crashes off Rottnest Island
Three people remain unaccounted for after a seaplane crashed off the coast of Rottnest Island while taking off on Tuesday.Water Police and several private boats rushed to the scene after the privately owned aircraft crashed into waters near Thomson Bay shortly after take-off around 4pm.
Rottnest Island seaplane crash pilot identified as 34-year-old James Wong
The pilot of a seaplane that plunged into the ocean off Rottnest Island shortly after take off, killing three people, is identified as James Wong.
A seaplane crashes off an Australian tourist island, killing 3 and injuring 3 others
A seaplane crashed during takeoff from an Australian tourist island, killing three people and injuring three others.
Rottnest Island seaplane tragedy: Partner’s heartbreaking tribute to pilot James Wong
James Wong, 34, and two foreign tourists — a 65-year-old Swiss woman and a 60-year-old Danish man, who were both on holiday with their respective partners — died when the Cessna 208 Caravan plunged nose-first into the water near Thomson Bay at Rottnest Island about 4pm.
Rottnest Island seaplane crash: Police forensics officers investigate wreckage as tourists continue to arrive
Police forensics officers have arrived to investigate the tragic crash as tourists continue to flock to the holiday island.
Pilot identified in Rottnest Island seaplane crash
Wong, who died alongside two tourists in the crash, has been described as a “deeply cherished” and “dedicated pilot”. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of James, a talented and dedicated pilot who was an integral
Three dead after seaplane crashes near Australian tourist hotspot Rottnest Island
A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia killing three people on board, authorities said today. The plane c
James Wong identified as pilot killed in Rottnest Island seaplane tragedy
A pilot killed along with two passengers in a sea plane crash off Rottnest Island on Tuesday has been identified as 34-year-old James Wong. Wong and two foreign tourists died when the Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft he was flying is understood to have struck the small outcrop of Phillip Rock near Thomson Bay as it took off about 4pm.
Swiss and Danish nationals among three dead in seaplane crash off Australian tourist island
At least three people were killed after a small seaplane crashed during take-off from an Australian tourist island. The Cessna 208 Caravan plane crashed on Tuesday while leaving Rottnest Island, which is famous for its friendly marsupials called quokkas.
Pilot who died in Rottnest Island seaplane tragedy identified
A pilot who died alongside two overseas tourists when the seaplane he was flying crashed off Rottnest Island near Perth on Tuesday has been identified as James Wong. In a statement, Swan River Seaplanes director Kristy Bailey said the 34-year-old was a “dedicated pilot”.
Three killed in seaplane crash off Rottnest Island in Australia
A seaplane crashed off Rottnest Island in Western Australia on Tuesday afternoon. At least three people have died and three others have been injured. Recovery efforts and investigations are ongoing. The cause of the accident is not yet known.
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