What happened
On September 4, 2022, at approximately 15:09 Pacific daylight time, a float-equipped de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, registration N725TH, crashed into the water in Mutiny Bay near Freeland, Washington. The aircraft, operated by West Isle Air as a scheduled Part 135 passenger flight, was traveling from Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (W33) to Will Rogers Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base (W36) in Renton, Washington.
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were within visual meteorological limits with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 310 degrees at 10 knots. Following the impact with the water, the aircraft sank. The accident resulted in 10 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and nine passengers.