There are grave fears for several passengers after a seaplane crashed into the water at Rottnest Island, triggering a major emergency response off the Perth coast.
The privately-owned Cessna 208 had seven people onboard, including one pilot, when it crashed while taking off about 4pm on Tuesday.Click to open navigation
Four rescued, three unaccounted for after seaplane crash
Four rescued, three unaccounted for after seaplane crash
Four rescued, three unaccounted for after seaplane crashes off Rottnest Island
Up to seven people were onboard when the plane crashed while taking off at Rottnest Island.
A seaplane has crashed in water off Rottnest Island.
There are grave fears for several passengers after a seaplane crashed into the water at Rottnest Island, triggering a major emergency response off the Perth coast.
The privately-owned Cessna 208 had seven people onboard, including one pilot, when it crashed while taking off about 4pm on Tuesday.
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