Kenmore Air Flight 140
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Kenmore Air Flight 140, originating from Lake Union, Seattle on July 23, 2026, crash landed and caught fire at Shallow Bay near Sucia Island en route to Roche Harbor Airport on San Juan Island. The flight carried 10 passengers and one pilot, all of whom survived.[1][2] The crash occurred at around 5:15 p.m., in thundery and windy conditions. The following day, Kenmore Air cancelled all scheduled flights for July 24 and said they planned to focus on supporting the victims of the crash.[2]
N709KA, the aircraft involved in the accident, taken in 2019 | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 23, 2026 |
| Summary | Under Investigation |
| Site |
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| Total fatalities | 0 |
| Total injuries | 11 |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter |
| Operator | Kenmore Air |
| IATA flight No. | M5140 |
| ICAO flight No. | KEN140 |
| Call sign | KENMORE 140 |
| Registration | N709KA |
| Flight origin | Lake Union, Seattle, Washington United States |
| Destination | Roche Harbor Airport, San Juan Island |
| Occupants | 11 |
| Passengers | 10 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 11 |
| Survivors | 11 |
Aircraft
The aircraft was a de Havilland Canada DHC-3T Vazar Turbine Otter (converted of a single-engine turboprop floatplane fitted with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT-6A-34 engine).[3][4] It was manufactured in 1960 with a serial number or MSN of 410. The aircraft was operated by Kenmore Air, the largest seaplane operator in the United States.[5]
