Ankara: All 11 people aboard a Kenmore Air seaplane were rescued after the aircraft made an emergency landing near Sucia Island in Washington state and caught fire, authorities said Thursday. The DeHavilland DHC-3 seaplane crashed near Sucia Island at around 5:20 p.m. local time while carrying 10 passengers and one pilot, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

According to Anadolu Agency, the US Coast Guard reported that all occupants were rescued following the crash, while the San Juan County Sheriff's Office indicated that several people sustained injuries, including head trauma, broken bones, and lacerations. At least one person was in critical condition, as reported by ABC News.

Kenmore Air stated that the aircraft had departed from Seattle's Lake Union. Four injured passengers were transported to hospitals, while the remaining passengers and the pilot were taken to the Bellingham Coast Guard Station. The incident prompted a significant emergency response involving the US Coast Guard and Navy.

Kenmore Air CEO David Gudgel expressed that the company is focused on supporting the passengers and pilot, extending gratitude to the emergency responders. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.