Plane crashed into sea in Australia, two tourists and pilot killed

A plane has crashed in the sea in Australia. The pilot, along with two tourists from Switzerland and Denmark, were killed in the accident. The accident happened near the city of Perth in the western region of the country. The privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan plane crashed into the sea after taking off from Rottnest Island, about 30km (18.6 miles) west of Perth, at about 4pm local time on Tuesday, January 7

British news agency Reuters reported this information in a report. Reports said the plane plunged into the water shortly after takeoff in Thomson Bay yesterday afternoon. There were seven passengers in it. Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said police divers recovered three bodies from the wreckage last night. Among them is a 65-year-old woman who is a Swiss tourist, another 60-year-old is believed to be a Danish citizen. The 34-year-old pilot of the plane also died.

James Wong identified as pilot killed in Rottnest Island seaplane tragedy

Roger Cook said, “My condolences to the families and friends of the victims.” This is undoubtedly very difficult for everyone to accept. On behalf of Western Australia I want to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.