A Kenmore Air plane went down in the San Juan Islands on Thursday evening, drawing a fast response from federal and local crews. The flight had departed from Seattle’s Lake Union and reportedly went down around 5:15 p.m. Officials have not released a full account of injuries or the exact location of the crash site, and the incident remains under active investigation.
According to KIRO 7, Kenmore Air told the station the plane left Lake Union bound for Roche Harbor when it went down. The airline told KIRO that 10 passengers were on board and that it could not immediately say where along the route the aircraft crashed. KIRO also reported that the United States Coast Guard is investigating and that it was still unclear whether there were any injuries or fatalities.
Kenmore Air operates both seaplane and wheeled-plane service between Seattle and the San Juan Islands, with scheduled stops that include Roche Harbor, Friday Harbor and Orcas Island, according to Kenmore Air. The carrier runs departures from Lake Union and offers land-plane service from Boeing Field during peak season. Travelers are directed to the company’s website for route information and customer-service details.
Where the plane was headed
Roche Harbor is a resort village and seaplane destination on the northwest side of San Juan Island, featuring a marina and seaplane base that see steady summer traffic. The harbor is a common arrival point for daytrippers and overnight visitors coming in by air and by boat, according to Roche Harbor Resort.
Rescue and investigation
KIRO 7 reports that the Coast Guard and local agencies are involved in the response while investigators work to determine what happened. Authorities have not yet released an official count of injuries or a detailed timeline of events. For incidents on or over island waters, officials typically coordinate among the Coast Guard, county responders and federal investigators.
For travelers
Passengers booked on Kenmore Air flights are encouraged to check the carrier’s website or contact customer service for the latest on schedules and rebooking options, per Kenmore Air. Ferry and other transportation services to the San Juan Islands may be alternatives while authorities sort out the situation and confirm details.
The situation is still developing, and both officials and the airline have asked for patience while crews work and investigators gather facts. Hoodline will follow official updates and add details as they are confirmed.
