Rottnest Island Seaplane Crash Kills Three, Investigation Underway
A seaplane carrying seven people crashed shortly after takeoff near Rottnest Island, leaving three dead and prompting a detailed investigation by safety authorities.
- The crash occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a Cessna 208 seaplane collided with the water near Thomson Bay, killing the pilot and two European tourists.
- The victims were identified as 34-year-old pilot James Wong, a 65-year-old Swiss woman, and a 60-year-old Danish man, while four others survived with injuries ranging from minor to serious.
- Authorities are investigating potential causes, including reports of the plane striking a limestone outcrop and insufficient speed at takeoff, with no conclusions yet reached.
- The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is analyzing the wreckage and evidence, including video footage, survivor accounts, and maintenance records, to determine the cause of the crash.
- The seaplane, owned by Swan River Seaplanes, had been in operation for just over a week and was conducting scenic flights around Perth and Rottnest Island.
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