3 Dead in Seaplane Crash Near Australia’s Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island seaplane crash just latest in steady stream of deadly outdoor adventure tourism accidents
A trip of a lifetime for three couples ended in tragedy this week after their seaplane plunged into the ocean off Rottnest Island, sending shockwaves around the world.
Three people still missing after seaplane crashes off Rottnest Island
Three people remain unaccounted for after a seaplane crashed off the coast of Rottnest Island while taking off on Tuesday.Water Police and several private boats rushed to the scene after the privately owned aircraft crashed into waters near Thomson Bay shortly after take-off around 4pm.
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.
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 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 Island on Tuesday.
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 dead after seaplane crashes near Australian tourist hotspot Rottnest Island
A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia killing three people on board, authorities said today. The plane c
Four people rescued, three remain missing after seaplane crashes into ocean near Rottnest Island in Western Australia
Three people remain missing after a small seaplane crashed into the ocean just off the coast of Rottnest Island in Western Australia on Tuesday.
Three killed in seaplane crash off Rottnest Island in Australia
A seaplane crashed off Rottnest Island in Western Australia on Tuesday afternoon. At least three people have died and three others have been injured. Recovery efforts and investigations are ongoing. The cause of the accident is not yet known.
Wreckage recovered as ATSB investigators piece together moments before Rottnest seaplane crash
The wreckage of a seaplane that crashed off Rottnest Island on Tuesday afternoon, killing three people, has been pulled from ...
Rottnest wreckage retrieved as pilot’s girlfriend pays tribute to ‘seaplane tragic’
Investigators retrieved the Cessna from the water off Thomson Bay on Thursday morning, beginning the process of working out ...
ATSB investigators to examine Rottnest seaplane wreckage in search for cause of crash
Investigators are hopeful wreckage to be recovered from a seaplane that crashed and killed three people near Rottnest Island ...