Seaplane Makes Emergency Landing, Catches Fire Near San Juan Islands; All On Board Survive
A seaplane traveling from Seattle to the San Juan Islands experienced an emergency landing near Sucia Island, subsequently catching fire. All 11 individuals on board survived, though four sustained injuries, with one in critical condition. The cause of the incident…
Seattle Tacoma, WA, July 24, 2026 —
A seaplane traveling from Seattle to the San Juan Islands was forced to make an emergency landing near Sucia Island on Friday. The aircraft subsequently caught fire following the landing. All 11 individuals on board the flight survived the incident.
Four passengers sustained injuries during the event. One individual was reported to be in critical condition following the emergency landing and fire. The identities of those on board and further details about their conditions were not immediately available.
The cause of the emergency landing and the subsequent fire is currently under investigation. Authorities have not yet released information regarding potential contributing factors.
In response to the incident, Kenmore Air, the operator of the seaplane, announced the cancellation of all its flights scheduled for Friday. The company has not provided a timeline for the resumption of services.
Sucia Island is part of the San Juan Islands archipelago in Washington state, a popular destination for recreational boating and tourism.
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