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Kenmore Air seaplane crash investigation and impacts
A Kenmore Air seaplane crashed off Sucia Island in the San Juan Islands, prompting federal investigation and flight cancellations while raising concerns about the airline's critical role as a transportation lifeline to the region. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in air service to the San Juan Islands and has affected local communities and businesses.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 12 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
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2026-08-05
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- Plane crash that killed four civilians is blamed on experimental weapons test as official report reveals pilots' chilling final moments
- Inside the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that dropped 300 feet mid-air
- Southwest passenger meets hero nurse who saved his life in mid air by SITTING on him
2026-08-04
- Air India flight plummets 300 feet mid-air — throwing terrified passengers around cabin, injuring 14
- Investigators deployed to Chilliwack, B.C., after mid-air plane crash near airport
- Terrifying turbulence leaves 12 injured as passengers smash heads on plane roof during flight to India
- Terrifying turbulence leaves 12 injured as passengers smash heads on plane roof during flight to India
2026-08-03
2026-08-01
2026-07-31
2026-07-30
- Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
- Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
- Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
- Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska