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Explained: A float plane changed course to avoid a storm before crashing on a Washington island, injuring 11

Compiled Aug 3

A Kenmore Air float plane crashed on Sucia Island near Washington's border with Canada, injuring all 11 people aboard

DHC-3 Otter
A model of seaplane made by de Havilland Aircraft of Canada
MH-65 Dolphin
A type of helicopter used by the U.S. Coast Guard for rescues
NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board, the federal agency investigating the crash
100-hour inspection
A required maintenance check for aircraft after every 100 hours of flight
Flightradar24
A flight tracking website used to trace the plane's path before the crash

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