One person dead, nine unaccounted for in Seattle plane crash

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A float plane with nine adults and one child on board crashed on Sunday in a bay about 30 miles north of Seattle, Washington, according to the Coast Guard. One deceased individual was recovered from the water while nine others are still unaccounted for. Several agencies responded to the scene in Mutiny Bay, including the Island County Sheriff, Snohomish County Sheriff, and Coast Guard. The Coast Guard said it responded to reports of a plane crash around 3:11 p.m. PST.

The float plane was a 55-year-old de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter. It took off from Friday Harbor (FRD/KFHR) and was in the air for 19 minutes before crashing. The Coast Guard said the plane was traveling to Renton Municipal Airport (RNT/KRNT). 

Video posted by a witness showed several boats in the water and what appeared to be a Coast Guard helicopter flying overhead. In an early Monday morning update, the Coast Guard said several agency boats would continue to search throughout the night. It said additional air support would start up again at first light.

Aircraft Information:

Airline: Friday Harbor Seaplane Tours

Aircraft: de Havilland Canada DHC-3T Turbine Otter

Registration: N725TH

Serial Number: 466

Engine: Walter M601 SER

First Flew: 1967

Age: 55 Yrs

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