A Kenmore floatplane went down off Sucia Island in Washington state’s San Juans late Thursday. Everyone on board, estimated at 10 or 11 people, escaped before the aircraft burned. First reports gave shifting numbers on the passenger count. Responders reached the spot fast. Still unclear on who got hurt or what caused the ditching.
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Kenmore Air seaplane crashes near Sucia Island; all 11 aboard rescued - KATU
Kenmore Air seaplane crashes near Sucia Island; all 11 aboard rescued KATU
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Kenmore Air floatplane crashes in northern San Juan Islands with 11 on board - KING5.com
Kenmore Air floatplane crashes in northern San Juan Islands with 11 on board KING5.com
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Kenmore Air flight with 10 aboard goes down near Sucia Island - KOMO
Kenmore Air flight with 10 aboard goes down near Sucia Island KOMO
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Kenmore plane crashes in San Juan Islands; no word on injuries - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Kenmore plane crashes in San Juan Islands; no word on injuries KIRO 7 News Seattle
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Floatplane with 11 on board catches fire after emergency landing in Washington's San Juan Islands - fox61.com
Floatplane with 11 on board catches fire after emergency landing in Washington's San Juan Islands fox61.com