Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.
Accident quick facts
| Accident date | 2026-07-23 |
|---|---|
| Local time | 17:20 |
| Location | near Sucia Island, Washington |
| Aircraft | DeHavilland DHC-3 |
| Operator | Kenmore Air |
| Flight origin | Kenmore Air Seaplane Base |
| Destination | Roche Harbor Seaplane Base |
| People on board | 11 |
| Reported injuries | multiple injured, 1 critically |
| Report status | Investigation Ongoing |
What happened
On July 23, 2026, a Kenmore Air DeHavilland DHC-3 floatplane crashed near Sucia Island in Washington State at approximately 5:20 p.m. local time. The aircraft was carrying 11 people, including the pilot. The floatplane caught fire after an emergency landing in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a DeHavilland DHC-3 operated by Kenmore Air. It was flying from Kenmore Air Seaplane Base to Roche Harbor Seaplane Base at the time of the accident.
Emergency response
All 11 people on board were rescued. Multiple individuals sustained injuries, with one person reported to be in critical condition. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance and medical care.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it will investigate the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to participate in the investigation and provide updates as they become available.
What officials and reports have confirmed
- A Kenmore Air DeHavilland DHC-3 floatplane crashed near Sucia Island, Washington on July 23, 2026, at about 5:20 p.m. local time. [1]
- There were 11 people on board the floatplane, including the pilot. [1]
- The aircraft was flying from Kenmore Air Seaplane Base to Roche Harbor Seaplane Base. [1]
- All 11 people on board were rescued; multiple injured with one critically injured.
- The floatplane caught fire after an emergency landing in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle.
- The FAA will investigate the accident. [1]
Accident and investigation timeline
- 2026-07-23 17:20 local: Kenmore Air DeHavilland DHC-3 floatplane crashed near Sucia Island, Washington. [1]
- 2026-07-24 early morning: All 11 people on board accounted for; one critically injured.
What remains unknown
- Exact cause of the crash and fire
- Detailed condition of all injured passengers
- Whether the NTSB has officially opened a formal investigation
Investigating agencies: FAA, NTSB.
