SUCIA ISLAND, Wash. — All 11 people on board a Kenmore plane that crashed in the San Juan Islands on Thursday evening have been accounted for.
The plane crashed around 5:15 p.m. off Sucia Island.
Kenmore told KIRO 7 that the plane left Lake Union and was headed to Roche Harbor. There were 11 people on board (10 passengers, 1 pilot).
All people on board have been accounted for.
According to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, one person has critical injuries. Other injuries range from broken bones to head injuries and lacerations.
Two people were taken to a hospital in Bellingham, and two others were taken to a facility on Orcas Island.
Video shows the plane making a shaky landing before crashing and catching fire. The Sheriff’s Office told KIRO 7 that no one had burn injuries.
Along with the U.S. Coast Guard, fire crews from Orcas Island, San Juan Island and Lopez Island, along with the county parks and sheriff’s office in San Juan, responded.
This is an ongoing investigation.
It’s unclear what caused the apparent poor landing and subsequent crash. KIRO 7 was tracking lightning in the area before the crash. We are working to learn if weather was a factor.
In a statement, Kenmore CEO David Gudgel said:
“This evening one of our aircraft was involved in an accident near Sucia Island. We are grateful that everyone aboard has been accounted for, and our immediate focus is ensuring our passengers and pilot receive the care and support they need. We extend our sincere thanks to the United States Coast Guard, local emergency responders, and everyone assisting in the response. Kenmore Air is fully cooperating with the investigating authorities, and we will continue providing verified information as it becomes available.”
KIRO 7 will have updates as they become available.
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