Questions & answers
Your questions: A float plane changed course to avoid a storm before crashing on a Washington island, injuring 11
Compiled Aug 3
What ultimately caused the crash?
The reporting doesn’t answer this yet.
Why did the pilot make the abrupt 180-degree turn before the crash?
The pilot changed course to avoid a thunderstorm before the crash
What were the specific injuries and current conditions of the three still hospitalized?
As of Friday afternoon, three passengers remained hospitalized in satisfactory condition; the pilot was released
Will the investigation reveal any mechanical or human factors similar to the 2022 crash?
The reporting doesn’t answer this yet.