Scary Moments as Kenmore Air Plane Crashes Into Water Near Sucia Island, 11 Rescued | Watch

A Kenmore Air plane carrying at least 10 people crashed into the water near Sucia Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands on Thursday, triggering a large-scale rescue operation.

A Kenmore Air aircraft carrying at least 10 people crashed into the water near Sucia Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands on Thursday afternoon, prompting a major multi-agency rescue operation. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after reports of an aircraft going down near Shallow Bay, with the US Coast Guard leading search and rescue efforts alongside local fire departments and law enforcement agencies. Kenmore Air later confirmed that everyone aboard survived the crash, though several passengers were transported to hospital for medical evaluation.

According to a spokesperson for Kenmore Air, the aircraft departed Seattle’s Lake Union at approximately 4:30 pm local time and was en route to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island when the incident occurred. The airline said the flight was carrying 10 people, although Orcas Island Fire & Rescue had initially indicated that as many as 11 people could have been involved. Authorities stressed that the passenger figures released during the early stages of the response were preliminary as rescue operations unfolded.

Multi-Agency Rescue Operation Launched

The crash triggered an immediate emergency response involving multiple agencies across the San Juan Islands. Rescue teams from Orcas Island Fire & Rescue, San Juan Island Fire & Rescue and Lopez Island Fire & Rescue were dispatched alongside personnel from the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, San Juan County Parks and the US Coast Guard. Responders converged on the area as reports indicated the aircraft had come down in the water near Sucia Island.

Coast Guard crews conducted rescue operations while local emergency teams coordinated efforts from both land and sea. Officials have not disclosed how long rescue operations continued before everyone on board was accounted for. The rapid response by multiple agencies helped ensure all occupants were safely recovered from the crash site.

Investigation Into Cause Yet To Begin

Kenmore Air confirmed after the rescue that every person aboard the aircraft had survived the accident. The airline said some passengers were taken to hospital for further evaluation, but authorities have not released details regarding the extent of any injuries or the medical condition of those involved. No fatalities have been reported.

Officials have also not identified the type of aircraft involved or provided any indication of what may have caused the crash. Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident once emergency operations conclude and the aircraft can be assessed. Additional information is likely to emerge as federal aviation authorities and investigators begin their inquiry into the accident.

The crash remains under investigation, and officials have urged the public to await verified updates as authorities continue gathering information from the scene. Further details regarding the aircraft, the occupants and the cause of the incident are expected to be released after the preliminary investigation gets underway.

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