3 killed in seaplane crash off Rottnest Island in Australia

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 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.
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.
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.
Four rescued, three unaccounted for after seaplane crashes off Rottnest Island
A seaplane has crashed into water at Rottnest Island, triggering a major emergency response off the Perth coast. It is understood the privately-owned aircraft had at least six people onboard when it flipped while taking off and crashed near Thomson Bay about 4pm on Tuesday.
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
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.
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.
Pilot who died in Rottnest Island seaplane tragedy identified
A pilot who died alongside two overseas tourists when the seaplane he was flying crashed off Rottnest Island near Perth on Tuesday has been identified as James Wong. In a statement, Swan River Seaplanes director Kristy Bailey said the 34-year-old was a “dedicated pilot”.
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.
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 ...
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 ...