Sucia Island
Coverage of Sucia Island in the Nexus archive.
- Kenmore Air seaplane crash: Investigators to begin reviewing accident
Federal investigators are set to interview the pilot of a Kenmore Air seaplane that crashed off Sucia Island in the San Juan Islands. The crash occurred last week, and the investigation has begun to review the accident.
- 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 and caught fire on Sucia Island, a remote state park north of Seattle. All passengers and the pilot were rescued by nearby boats and a helicopter, though some sustained injuries. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
- How 11 Kenmore Air crash survivors were rescued off Sucia Island
11 Kenmore Air crash survivors were rescued from Sucia Island after passengers exited the plane, which caught fire, and reached dry land.
- 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.
- All 11 on board survive after seaplane crashes off Washington coast
A seaplane crashed near Sucia Island off the coast of Washington on Thursday, but all 11 individuals on board, including 10 passengers and one pilot, survived. The incident was reported by Adam Yamaguchi.
- Multiple injured after floatplane makes emergency landing, catches fire off Washington coast
A Kenmore Air floatplane made an emergency landing and caught fire off the Washington coast, injuring multiple passengers and the pilot. Rescue operations by the U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies saved all 10 passengers and the pilot, with one in critical condition. The cause is under investigation.
- Plane with 11 on board bursts into flames after crash-landing off Washington island
A single-engine plane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire near Sucia Island, Washington, resting on water close to the rocky shore.
- Downed plane reported off Sucia Island in San Juans
An aircraft crashed into the water off Sucia Island in the San Juan Islands Thursday afternoon, prompting a response from multiple agencies.