Floatplane Crash in San Juan Islands Leaves Three Hospitalized
A floatplane crash in the San Juan Islands resulted in three individuals remaining hospitalized, while others have been released. The incident involved a Dehaviland DHC-3 Turbine Otter, which crashed at Sucia Island on July 23. The plane, operated by Kenmore Air, had 11 people on board, including the pilot. The crash occurred as the pilot attempted an emergency landing due to a weather system. The U.S. Coast Guard and local emergency responders quickly rescued all passengers, who were then taken to nearby hospitals. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been notified, but the cause of the crash remains unknown.