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.
Rottnest Island seaplane crash: Police forensics officers investigate wreckage as tourists continue to arrive
Police forensics officers have arrived to investigate the tragic crash as tourists continue to flock to the holiday island.
What do we know about the Rottnest Island seaplane crash?
Three people who were on a seaplane that crashed into the Indian Ocean near Perth remain missing and three others are recovering in hospital.
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 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,
ATSB begins probe into Rottnest Island crash
ATSB chief commissioner Angus Mitchell said on Thursday that investigators would now seek to recover and preserve any recorded data onboard the aircraft before transporting it to a secure facility in Perth for further examination.
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”.
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Bodies of pilot, two tourists recovered after seaplane crash off Rottnest Island, WA
The pilot who was killed in the Rottnest Island seaplane crash, along with two international tourists, has been identified as James Wong.
Rottnest Island seaplane crash press conference: Three dead, including pilot, Premier Roger Cook confirms
Premier Roger Cook has confirmed three bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of a seaplane which crashed off Rottnest ...