Floatplane Company's Troubled Past: WEB Northwest Seaplanes Settled Lawsuit after Fatal Crash
Aftermath of Mutiny Bay Tragedy Raises Concerns
New Revelations Emerge from NTSB Report and Aftermath of Sunday's Incident
As investigations continue into the tragic floatplane crash that claimed the lives of 10 people in Mutiny Bay on Sunday, disturbing revelations have emerged about the operator, WEB Northwest Seaplanes. The company has a history of legal troubles, including a settled lawsuit involving a crash that killed a toddler.
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the de Havilland DHC-3 Otter crashed around 3:10 pm on Sunday, shortly after taking off from Friday Harbor. The plane was en route to Renton, Washington, with 10 people on board. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash, but preliminary findings suggest that mechanical failure may have been a factor.
While the NTSB's investigation is ongoing, new photos obtained by FOX 13 News provide a glimpse of the devastation caused by the crash. The images show the wreckage of the floatplane submerged in the bay, with debris scattered around the impact site. The photos also show the rescue efforts underway, as emergency responders worked to locate and recover the victims.
The Mutiny Bay crash is not the first tragedy involving WEB Northwest Seaplanes. In 2019, the company settled a lawsuit filed by the family of a toddler who was killed in a crash involving one of the company's planes. The details of the settlement were not disclosed, but the lawsuit alleged that the company was negligent in its maintenance and operation of the plane.
The recent crash and the company's past legal troubles have raised concerns about the safety of WEB Northwest Seaplanes. The NTSB is urging passengers to carefully consider the company's safety record before booking flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also investigating the crash and is working to ensure that the company is complying with all safety regulations.
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