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Orcas Island Fire & Rescue later confirmed that everyone aboard had been rescued and was receiving medical care or being transported from the scene. Kenmore Air said everyone on board has been accounted for.
According to the airline, two injured passengers were taken to a hospital in Bellingham, while two others were transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Seven additional passengers are being taken to a U.S. Coast Guard base for further evaluation.
The U.S. Coast Guard and local emergency responders responded to the scene.
Kenmore Air said it activated its emergency response procedures and is working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and local emergency responders. The airline said it is cooperating with investigators and will not speculate on the cause of the accident.
“This evening one of our aircraft was involved in an accident near Sucia Island,” wrote Kenmore Air CEO David Gudgel in a statement. “We are grateful that everyone aboard has been accounted for, and our immediate focus is ensuring our passengers and pilot receive the care and support they need. We extend our sincere thanks to the United States Coast Guard, local emergency responders, and everyone assisting in the response. Kenmore Air is fully cooperating with the investigating authorities, and we will continue providing verified information as it becomes available.”
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
SUCIA ISLAND, Wash. — Emergency crews are responding Thursday to reports of an aircraft down in the water near Sucia Island in San Juan County. A spokesperson for Kenmore Air said the aircraft departed Lake Union at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday en route to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island.
Kenmore Air said the flight was carrying 10 people, while Orcas Island Fire & Rescue initially reported as many as 11 patients could be involved. Both figures are praeliminary.
The U.S. Coast Guard is on scene conducting rescue operations.
Multiple agencies responded, including:
- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue
- San Juan Island Fire & Rescue
- Lopez Island Fire & Rescue
- San Juan County Parks
- U.S. Coast Guard
- San Juan County Sheriff’s Office
Crews are on scene conducting rescue operations.
Officials have not released information about the type of aircraft, the condition of those involved or what may have caused the crash.
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