Reference image of a DeHavilland DHC-3; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Thank You (25 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA - CC BY 2.0.
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Reference image: DeHavilland DHC-3 reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Thank You (25 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA – CC BY 2.0.Reference image: DeHavilland DHC-3 reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Thank You (25 Millions ) views from Fresno, USA – CC BY 2.0.
Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-07-23
Local time
5:20 p.m.
Location
near Sucia Island, Washington
Aircraft
DeHavilland DHC-3
Flight origin
Kenmore Air Seaplane Base
Destination
Roche Harbor Seaplane Base
People on board
11
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On July 23, 2026, a DeHavilland DHC-3 seaplane crashed near Sucia Island, Washington at approximately 5:20 p.m. local time. All 11 people on board were rescued.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft was a DeHavilland DHC-3 seaplane flying from Kenmore Air Seaplane Base to Roche Harbor Seaplane Base.
Emergency response
Rescue teams responded promptly and successfully rescued all occupants from the crash site.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the accident. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
What officials and reports have confirmed
DeHavilland DHC-3 seaplane crashed near Sucia Island, Washington on July 23, 2026 at about 5:20 p.m. [1]
Eleven people were on board the seaplane and all were rescued. [1]
The flight was from Kenmore Air Seaplane Base to Roche Harbor Seaplane Base. [1]
