The pilot of a seaplane that plunged into the ocean off Rottnest Island shortly after take off, killing three people, is identified as James Wong.

James Wong, 34, and two foreign tourists — a 65-year-old Swiss woman and a 60-year-old Danish man, who were both on holiday with their respective partners — died when the Cessna 208 Caravan plunged nose-first into the water near Thomson Bay at Rottnest Island about 4pm.

A seaplane crashed during takeoff from an Australian tourist island, killing three people and injuring three others.

A small seaplane ferrying European tourists plunged into the ocean off Western Australia killing three people on board, authorities said today. The plane c

At least three people were killed after a small seaplane crashed during take-off from an Australian tourist island. The Cessna 208 Caravan plane crashed on Tuesday while leaving Rottnest Island, which is famous for its friendly marsupials called quokkas.

A pilot who died alongside two overseas tourists when the seaplane he was flying crashed off Rottnest Island near Perth on Tuesday has been identified as James Wong. In a statement, Swan River Seaplanes director Kristy Bailey said the 34-year-old was a “dedicated pilot”.

Swiss and Danish tourists along with their pilot die in a light aircraft crash ::Rottnest Island, Australia::January 8, 2025::Perth, Australia::Roger Cook, Western Australia Premier“For something so tragic to happen in front of so many people,

A seaplane crashed off Rottnest Island in Western Australia on Tuesday afternoon. At least three people have died and three others have been injured. Recovery efforts and investigations are ongoing. The cause of the accident is not yet known.