A floatplane carrying 11 people erupted into flames after crashing into the water while attempting an emergency landing off the Washington coast, leaving one person critically injured. The single-engine de Havilland DHC-3, operated by Kenmore Air, went down in Shallow Bay near Sucia Island at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday, roughly 45 minutes after departing Seattle en route to Roche Harbor. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said one person was in critical condition, while others suffered injuries ranging from head wounds to broken bones and lacerations. Kenmore Air Chief Executive Officer David Gudgel confirmed the aircraft belonged to the company and said he was “grateful that everyone aboard has been accounted for.” WATCH: Kenmore Air plane carrying at least 10 crashes near Sucia Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands pic.twitter.com/r7Dv30e79t — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) July 24, 2026New York Post