Text messages between the pilot involved in a fatal seaplane crash off Western Australia's Rottnest Island and his boss have revealed there were fears over strong winds in the lead-up to the incident.
Peth pilot James Wong, 34, a 65-year-old Swiss woman and 60-year-old Danish man died in the crash. A 63-year-old Swiss man, 58-year-old Danish woman and Western Australians Jeremy and Patricia ...
Text messages have been revealed between a seaplane pilot and aviation company before a fatal island crash, as investigators piece together what happened.
The first clues as to what may have caused a triple-fatal seaplane crash near a tourism hotspot have been revealed. Pilot James Wong, 34, was taking off from the water near Perth’s Rottnest ...
Pilot James Wong, 34, was taking off from the water near Perth’s Rottnest Island on the afternoon of January 7, with six passengers on board, when the plane crashed into the ocean. Mr Wong was ...
Ms Bailey described Mr Wong as a talented and dedicated pilot who was an integral and deeply cherished member of their team. James Wong was killed in a seaplane crash at Rottnest Island.
The report confirms the Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian (VH-WTY) started the day with pilot James Wong, and 10 passengers. However, on the returning flight from Rottnest Island to Perth, only six ...
The plane had seven people onboard. The pilot, James Wong, 34, and two international tourists, aged in their 60s, died. Their bodies were retrieved from the wreckage by police divers. A Perth ...