The Cessna 208 Caravan 675 of Swan River Seaplanes
Reuters on January 8 quoted Australian officials as saying that a light aircraft crashed near Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth (Western Australia), killing the pilot and two tourists, including a Danish and a Swiss. Si.
The Cessna 208 Caravan 675 manufactured by Swan River Seaplanes (Australia) was carrying 6 tourists when it crashed on January 7 near a famous tourist island. Three tourists were injured in the incident, while the remaining tourist was not injured.
Radio 9News reported that the plane was privately owned and came from New South Wales state on January 6. The plane crashed not long after takeoff at about 4:00 p.m. on January 7 (local time).
Police believe the plane crashed on Philip Rock near Rottnest Island at the entrance to Thomson Bay. Witnesses said the plane stalled, swaying from side to side before the left wing impacted rocks.
The plane was half submerged when water police and nearby boaters responded. Four people were rescued, including two women over 40 years old who were seriously injured.
Dozens of tourists on the ferry to Rottnest Island witnessed the plane crash.
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said he had been briefed on the incident and would provide more information.
“The images we are seeing of the ongoing emergency off the coast of Rottnest Island are truly disturbing. I would like to extend my condolences to all those affected and I would like to thank those who responded.” First rescue is at the scene,” he said.
According to the flight tracking website Flightradar24the aircraft has made dozens of short flights around Perth and Rottnest Island since arriving in Western Australia. Authorities are investigating the incident.
