Daring Rescue Unfolds as Seaplane Crashes and Catches Fire
WHO:
The Seattle Times - The floatplane was Kenmore Air Flight 140, carrying 11 people, including 10 passengers and the pilot.
The Seattle Times - Emily Johnson, a certified nurse midwife, was one of around six medical professionals who assisted at the crash site.
CBS News - All passengers aboard the seaplane survived the crash.
ABC News - Good Samaritans participated in the rescue of those on board.
WHAT:
The Seattle Times - The plane was a de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, manufactured in 1960.
The Seattle Times - Three people remained hospitalized, with two in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center and one being treated at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.
CBS News - A seaplane crashed into Puget Sound and caught fire.
ABC News - The seaplane crashed into a rocky shoreline and burst into flames.
WHERE:
The Seattle Times - The crash site was located on the shore of Sucia Island, between the San Juan Islands and the Canadian border.
CBS News - The crash occurred in Washington's Puget Sound.
ABC News - The seaplane crashed along Washington state’s coast.
WHEN:
The Seattle Times - A preliminary report on the crash is expected to be available within 30 days.
CBS News - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident.
WHY:
ABC News - The cause of the crash is not specified in the articles.
HOW:
The Seattle Times - Boaters converted two vessels into a triage station before authorities arrived, using foam from life jackets to fashion splints for injured passengers.
ABC News - Good Samaritans rushed in to rescue the passengers after the crash.
(UPDATED July 25, 2026 17:18 UTC)
A Kenmore Air floatplane carrying 11 people, including 10 passengers and a pilot, crashed on the shore of Sucia Island, located between the San Juan Islands and the Canadian border. Three individuals remain hospitalized, with two in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center and one receiving treatment at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, while medical professionals, including certified nurse midwife Emily Johnson, assisted at the crash site. A preliminary report on the incident is expected to be released within 30 days.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 16:19 UTC)
A seaplane crashed into the rocky shoreline of Puget Sound in Washington, bursting into flames, but thankfully, all passengers aboard survived the incident. Good Samaritans quickly rushed to the scene to assist in the rescue efforts. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating the crash, although the cause has not yet been specified.