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Floatplane Crash Near Sucia Island | Seattle News
A floatplane crash near Sucia Island last month has sparked new NTSB findings, pointing to severe weather as a likely cause. The plane, en route from Seattle to the San Juans, turned back mid-flight due to an approaching storm but went down at 5:19 PM near Shallow Bay. The crash was catastrophic — fire engulfed the aircraft, and the fuselage was destroyed. Thankfully, Coast Guard boats from Bellingham and Port Angeles responded swiftly. The pilot and two passengers suffered serious injuries, while eight others were hurt less severely. A nurse practitioner docked nearby heard the distress call…
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