Shallow Bay
Coverage of Shallow Bay in the Nexus archive.
- A float plane changed course to avoid a storm before crashing on a Washington island, injuring 11
A float plane operated by Kenmore Air changed course to avoid a thunderstorm before crashing into a rocky shore on Sucia Island near Washington’s border with Canada, injuring all 11 people on board. A swift rescue by boats and a helicopter hospitalized all injured, with three remaining in satisfactory condition. The crash occurred in a remote area of the San Juan Islands, known for rugged terrain and tourism.
- A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle but all 11 on board are rescued
A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed into Sucia Island north of Seattle, but all passengers were rescued by nearby boats and a helicopter. One person remains in critical condition with injuries including head trauma, broken bones, and cuts, while others were hospitalized before being discharged.
- A seaplane carrying 11 crashes into an island north of Seattle and all aboard are rescued
A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed into Shallow Bay near Sucia Island north of Seattle but all passengers and the pilot were rescued. The de Havilland DHC-3 Otter aircraft caught fire after hitting rocky terrain, prompting a multi-agency rescue effort. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.