I found this worthy of mentioning here due to the number of persons here in Alaska and knowing at least one is a float plane pilot.
DeHavilland DHC-3T Otter, a floatplane, crashed in steep, mountainous terrain about 25 miles northeast of Ketchikan.
From CNN
A sightseeing plane carrying a pilot and eight cruise ship passengers crashed into a cliff in southeast Alaska, killing everyone on board.
"There are no survivors," said Promech Air, the plane's operator.
Because of poor weather conditions, the body recovery process won't take place until Friday, the Alaska State Troopers said.
The DeHavilland DHC-3T Otter, a floatplane, crashed in steep, mountainous terrain about 25 miles northeast of Ketchikan.
Authorities haven't determined why it went down.
The plane was on a shore excursion, sold through Holland America Line. A private helicopter pilot reported seeing the plane's wreckage against a granite rock face, 800 feet above Ella Lake.
"We are incredibly distressed by this situation, and our thoughts and prayers are with those on board the plane and their families," Holland America said.
The eight passengers were from the MS Westerdam, which left Seattle on Saturday for a seven-day round-trip cruise.
The plane had taken off on a tour of the 2-million-acre Misty Fjords National Monument, accessible only by floatplanes or boats.
"Towering granite cliffs, 1,000-foot waterfalls, lush and remote valleys and serene crystalline lakes make up this incredible landscape," the airline says in its website.
The names of the victims will be withheld until family members are notified.
"There is nothing I can say that can alleviate the pain and overwhelming sense of loss that we and the loved ones of those affected are feeling," said Marcus Sessoms, Promech Air's president. "At this moment, all of us share the pain and anguish of this terrible event."
June 16, 2014. We took a float plane to see Misty Fjords, a DeHavilland DHC-3T Otter.
That gives you pause. Reminds you to be thankful for every day and everyone in your life. Reminds you to make the most of each day because tomorrow is never guaranteed. These casualties were doing just that. Cruise to Alaska, Float Plane. Having the time of their life I'm sure. Unfortunately, it turned into the last time of their life. To all the families and friends, our condolences. To what I'm sure is a very shaken cruise ship of passengers and to what I'm sure is also a shaken community in Ketchikan. May strength be with you all as you struggle through this.
DeHavilland DHC-3T Otter, a floatplane, crashed in steep, mountainous terrain about 25 miles northeast of Ketchikan.
From CNN
A sightseeing plane carrying a pilot and eight cruise ship passengers crashed into a cliff in southeast Alaska, killing everyone on board.
"There are no survivors," said Promech Air, the plane's operator.
Because of poor weather conditions, the body recovery process won't take place until Friday, the Alaska State Troopers said.
The DeHavilland DHC-3T Otter, a floatplane, crashed in steep, mountainous terrain about 25 miles northeast of Ketchikan.
Authorities haven't determined why it went down.
The plane was on a shore excursion, sold through Holland America Line. A private helicopter pilot reported seeing the plane's wreckage against a granite rock face, 800 feet above Ella Lake.
"We are incredibly distressed by this situation, and our thoughts and prayers are with those on board the plane and their families," Holland America said.
The eight passengers were from the MS Westerdam, which left Seattle on Saturday for a seven-day round-trip cruise.
The plane had taken off on a tour of the 2-million-acre Misty Fjords National Monument, accessible only by floatplanes or boats.
"Towering granite cliffs, 1,000-foot waterfalls, lush and remote valleys and serene crystalline lakes make up this incredible landscape," the airline says in its website.
The names of the victims will be withheld until family members are notified.
"There is nothing I can say that can alleviate the pain and overwhelming sense of loss that we and the loved ones of those affected are feeling," said Marcus Sessoms, Promech Air's president. "At this moment, all of us share the pain and anguish of this terrible event."
June 16, 2014. We took a float plane to see Misty Fjords, a DeHavilland DHC-3T Otter.
That gives you pause. Reminds you to be thankful for every day and everyone in your life. Reminds you to make the most of each day because tomorrow is never guaranteed. These casualties were doing just that. Cruise to Alaska, Float Plane. Having the time of their life I'm sure. Unfortunately, it turned into the last time of their life. To all the families and friends, our condolences. To what I'm sure is a very shaken cruise ship of passengers and to what I'm sure is also a shaken community in Ketchikan. May strength be with you all as you struggle through this.