Fatal Seaplane Accident at Rottnest Island (VH-WTY)

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events Following takeoff from Thomson Bay on Rottnest Island, a single-engine seaplane banked to the left. This maneuver caused the left wingtip to strike the water surface. The aircraft subsequently water looped and plunged into the water, where it came to rest floating in a vertical attitude. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Casualties and Injuries The accident resulted in significant loss of life and injuries among the occupants. The pilot and two passengers were killed. The two deceased passengers were identified as a Swiss citizen and a Danish citizen. Three other passengers sustained serious injuries, while one passenger was reported to be unhurt.