3 Dead in Seaplane Crash Near Australia’s Rottnest Island

A seaplane crashes off an Australian tourist island, killing 3 and injuring 3 others
A seaplane crashed during takeoff from an Australian tourist island, killing three people and injuring three others.
Rottnest Island seaplane crash pilot identified as 34-year-old James Wong
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.
Rottnest Island seaplane tragedy: Partner’s heartbreaking tribute to pilot James Wong
James Wong, 34, and two foreign tourists — a 65-year-old Swiss woman and a 60-year-old Danish man, who were both on holiday with their respective partners — died when the Cessna 208 Caravan plunged nose-first into the water near Thomson Bay at Rottnest Island about 4pm.
Pilot identified in Rottnest Island seaplane crash
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
Swiss and Danish nationals among three dead in seaplane crash off Australian tourist island
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.
Tourists killed in Rottnest Island seaplane crash named as lengthy probe begins
The two tourists killed in the seaplane crash on Rottnest Island have been named, as authorities begin a long and painstaking task of establishing what led to the tragedy.
Three dead after seaplane crashes near Australian tourist hotspot Rottnest Island
A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia killing three people on board, authorities said today. The plane c
Four people rescued, three remain missing after seaplane crashes into ocean near Rottnest Island in Western Australia
Three people remain missing after a small seaplane crashed into the ocean just off the coast of Rottnest Island in Western Australia on Tuesday.
Three people confirmed dead in Australian seaplane crash
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,
Tributes for Perth pilot James Wong who was killed in a seaplane crash at Rottnest Island
Family and friends a of a Perth pilot who was killed when a seaplane he was flying failed to take off from the water at Rottnest Island have paid tribute to their mate, describing him as a “warm, fun and hilarious character”.
Three killed in seaplane crash off Rottnest Island in Australia
A seaplane crashed off Rottnest Island in Western Australia on Tuesday afternoon. At least three people have died and three others have been injured. Recovery efforts and investigations are ongoing. The cause of the accident is not yet known.
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