Seaplane Crash Near Remote Island | Anchorage News

A seaplane carrying eleven people crashed and caught fire near a remote island, but thanks to quick action from nearby boats and a helicopter, everyone survived with mostly minor injuries—five are already home from the hospital, and one in critical condition is now stable. The cause remains unknown, though stormy weather may have played a role. This follows another recent seaplane mishap in New York’s East River. Witnesses described passengers escaping as flames erupted, and the plane ended up partially submerged against a rock. Authorities, including the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian teams, responded swiftly. The DHC-3 Otter model involved was also linked to a fatal crash near Seattle in 2022, prompting federal inspections—this operator is fully cooperating with the probe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/314e2b78c21c6ca2