Sonoma Friends Lost in River Seaplane Crash

Two friends from Sonoma, Randy Peterson and Eric Houston, lost their lives when their seaplane crashed into the Columbia River while en route to a gathering in Idaho. Witnesses say the plane dove suddenly, attempting to avoid a power line—only to snap a wire and plunge upside down into the water. Despite frantic rescue efforts by boaters and jet skiers, the men couldn’t be saved. Emergency crews secured the wreckage and used a crane to recover the bodies. The crash triggered a major power outage in Kennewick and Pasco, sparked a grass fire, and has launched an ongoing investigation. Their lives—and the dangers of aviation in complex terrain—leave a haunting mark. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/b65c81590090cb52