A Plane crash occurred within the vicinity of Rottnest Island, Western Australia, involving light aircraft, resulting in the demise of three people and injuring three others. The privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan crashed approximately 2 minutes after takeoff from Rottnest Island, a popular tourist getaway, into the sea.
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The deceased are 34-year-old male from Perth, a 65-year-old woman from Switzerland, and 60 years male from Denmark. Families with children were among those present to witness the crash. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident, and an investigation team from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has also been on-site.
The incident has impacted the local community and the visitors who witnessed the crash. Initiatives are in full swing to provide support for the victims’ families and provide safety measures for other visitors.