All 11 people aboard Kenmore plane that crashed off Sucia Island accounted for; 1 critically injured
A Kenmore Air floatplane carrying 11 people crashed off Sucia Island in Washington state, resulting in one critical injury. All passengers and the pilot were rescued, and an investigation into the cause of the crash and subsequent fire is underway.
Why it matters
The incident highlights aviation safety concerns and the effectiveness of emergency response coordination in remote island regions.
SUCIA ISLAND, Wash. - All 11 people on board a Kenmore Air floatplane that crashed in the San Juan Islands on Thursday evening have been accounted for.
The plane crashed around 5:15 p.m. off Sucia Island.
Kenmore Air told KIRO 7 that the plane left Lake Union and was headed to Roche Harbor with 11 people on board (10 passengers, 1 pilot).
All 11 people on board were rescued and taken to nearby medical facilities, officials confirmed to KIRO 7.
According to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office , one person has critical injuries. Other injuries range from broken bones to head injuries and lacerations.
According to a statement from Kenmore Air, six passengers were transported to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, four passengers were transported to PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, and the pilot was transferred to Skagit Valley Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
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