A seaplane crashed during takeoff from an Australian tourist island, killing three people and injuring three others.

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.

Police forensics officers have arrived to investigate the tragic crash as tourists continue to flock to the holiday island.

A seaplane has crashed into water at Rottnest Island, triggering a major emergency response off the Perth coast. It is understood the privately-owned aircraft had at least six people onboard when it flipped while taking off and crashed near Thomson Bay about 4pm on Tuesday.

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

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.

A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia killing three people on board, authorities said today. The plane c

Three people have died after a seaplane crashed near a popular Australian holiday island, Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said on Wednesday. Seven people were onboard the plane when it crashed during take-off near Rottnest Island,

A light aircraft crashed near Rottnest Island off the Western Australian city of Perth on Tuesday (January 7), killing two tourists from Switzerland and Denmark and the pilot.