idahospud Posted May 13, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) The Captain just announced one of our float plane excursions to Misty Fjords has been involved in an accident. We had several passengers onboard the plane. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. He said the condition of the passengers is unknown at this time and that it was a collision. Our departure from Ketchikan has been delayed. I found a link to the story: https://www.ktva.com/story/40467807/2-planes-crash-in-waters-near-ketchikan Edited May 13, 2019 by idahospud 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 13, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 13, 2019 This is so sad. Prayers going to those involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 13, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 13, 2019 This is awful. I hope that they recover them all alive. Thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani24 Posted May 13, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Sounds like it was actually two planes. Possibly collided? (But there's no confirmation of that yet). 1 person is critical, 3 serious and 6 in fair condition. But there may be 6 more unaccounted for. 😞 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/05/13/alaska-floatplanes-crash-rescue-crews-search/1194789001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted May 13, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted May 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Dani24 said: Sounds like it was actually two planes. Possibly collided? (But there's no confirmation of that yet). 1 person is critical, 3 serious and 6 in fair condition. But there may be 6 more unaccounted for. 😞 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/05/13/alaska-floatplanes-crash-rescue-crews-search/1194789001/ Captain said collision. Some of the passengers were on a Princess excursion but we also had passengers from the ship on a private excursion on one of the planes. Thanks for the additional link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always_cruisin Posted May 13, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Prayers for everyone involved. Please keep us posted if you are able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted May 13, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 13, 2019 This is devastating news! We just returned from the Pacific Coastal on the Royal last week and everyone was so excited about the Royal heading on to Alaska. My thoughts go out to the missing, injured and their families as well as the passengers and crew on the Royal who are going through this sad situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always_cruisin Posted May 13, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 13, 2019 https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Authorities-working-to-rescue-victims-of-two-float-plane-crashes-near-Ketchikan-509872001.html?fbclid=IwAR3qVE_m15hM2SvyLueHI7Sn9ZLBZDXPB6jjlyYAllEKb0DJNAZxGfS78HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted May 14, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 14, 2019 What a horrible thing to happen at any time let alone during a vacation like this which is for many a once in a lifetime experience. Prayers for the recovery of all involved in this accident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted May 14, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Praying for good news. Is it known if pax from other ships were onboard the planes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani24 Posted May 14, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 14, 2019 FAA is calling it a mid air collision. The 10 people who have been recovered we're all from the same plane. One person from that plane is still missing, and the five from the other plane or also still missing. https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/nation-world/article230364314.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted May 14, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Oh no! So sorry to hear this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristine Posted May 14, 2019 #13 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Prayers to all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bronzey214 Posted May 14, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) Three dead, three missing now. All passengers were from the Royal.https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/aviation/2019/05/13/2-floatplanes-crash-near-ketchikan-coast-guard-says/ Edited May 14, 2019 by bronzey214 update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted May 14, 2019 #15 Share Posted May 14, 2019 The Federal Aviation Administration's Allen Kenitzer says the two planes collided mid-air. The circumstances are unknown. Kenitzer says local authorities say five people were onboard a deHavilland DHC-2 Beaver, and 11 were onboard a de Havilland Otter. At least 10 people are accounted for, according to the Coast Guard. A Ketchikan Fire Department representative said around 3:30 p.m. Monday that more people had been found, but could not specify how many or what condition they are in. Ten people are confirmed to have been hospitalized, officials at PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center said. One is in critical condition, meaning life-threatening injuries paired with vital signs that are extremely unstable and not within normal limits. Three people are in serious condition, while six others are in fair condition, said Mischa Chernick, a hospital official. As for the rescue operations, U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Jon-Paul Rios said the USCG is currently unaware of the circumstances surrounding why the aircraft went down, but that crews are working as quickly as possible to locate the missing passengers. "A case like this, we will search as long as we can," he said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted May 14, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted May 14, 2019 No new updates from the Captain yet. He did say there is a care team available on board for those who need it. We have the Most Traveled Guest cocktail party in a couple hours but I don't expect the Captain to be in attendance now. Thanks to everyone for the updated links. Things are pretty somber onboard now. I'll post updates on my blog if I get any more news. I'll also stop by here, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer115 Posted May 14, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 14, 2019 5 confirmed dead as of 6 pm news from Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted May 14, 2019 #18 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) Nasty. What a terrible thing to happen. Not the way one expects their vacation to end. Edited May 14, 2019 by Thrak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarpetta2 Posted May 14, 2019 #19 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Such a horrible tragedy! Prayers for all involved. My heart is breaking for these families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy Posted May 14, 2019 #20 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I just heard about the accident. I am so sorry for all those injured and the loss of life. We did a float plane while in Ketchikan, it was such a memorable experience. My prayers go out to the victims and their families. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted May 14, 2019 #21 Share Posted May 14, 2019 That’s just heartbreaking. My thoughts are with those who lost their lives today and the family and friends they left behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatofish Posted May 14, 2019 #22 Share Posted May 14, 2019 On this cruise.... news not good. Prayers to all involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oskidunker Posted May 14, 2019 #23 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) Looks like everyone on one plane dead. 5-6 confirmed. Plane landed upside down in the water. People on the other plane all alive was a Princess Excursion , one was not . Looks like all the people not on the Princess Excursion are dead. Edited May 14, 2019 by oskidunker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare phonejock Posted May 14, 2019 #24 Share Posted May 14, 2019 God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageGeo Posted May 14, 2019 #25 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Just saw this. Prayers and Peace to all those affected. Lori & George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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