Rare Coral Posted May 13, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Two floatplanes crash near Ketchikan, Alaska; 6 people missing, Coast Guard says https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/05/13/alaska-floatplanes-crash-rescue-crews-search/1194789001/ https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Authorities-working-to-rescue-victims-of-two-float-plane-crashes-near-Ketchikan-509872001.html?fbclid=IwAR3qVE_m15hM2SvyLueHI7Sn9ZLBZDXPB6jjlyYAllEKb0DJNAZxGfS78HA According to reports on Princess's board from someone on the Royal Princess, one plane is a Princess excursion and the other plane had someone from the Royal Princess on it. Edited May 14, 2019 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 14, 2019 Author #2 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) 3 dead, 3 missing..... https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/aviation/2019/05/13/2-floatplanes-crash-near-ketchikan-coast-guard-says/ Prayers to all involved. Edited May 14, 2019 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1962 Posted May 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) Sad situation. I have never felt comfortable with flight excursions in smaller planes, especially in Alaska. Fast changing weather conditions, multiple planes in the same area and sometimes pilots without a lot of experience in the area. I know they have a good safety record, but if something goes wrong, there are the added factors of extremely cold water, remote areas that can be difficult to reach and wildlife that could reach any survivors before rescuers are able to arrive. Edited May 14, 2019 by JT1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmommy Posted May 14, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 14, 2019 If anyone can confirm the plane is NOT Island Wings, that would be fantastic. Michelle is a great pilot, praying for all involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyLvr Posted May 14, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I know.. we are scouring the news too. The plane with the five dead are from the same type plane she flies (DeHavailland Beaver) but I imagine there are many of those flying around Ketchikan. I felt very safe with her. Hate to think of it at all but can’t help but hope it wasn’t her........How tragic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmommy Posted May 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, BullyLvr said: I know.. we are scouring the news too. The plane with the five dead are from the same type plane she flies (DeHavailland Beaver) but I imagine there are many of those flying around Ketchikan. I felt very safe with her. Hate to think of it at all but can’t help but hope it wasn’t her........How tragic. I just noticed it was a Beaver model, I'm so freaking out. I reached out to ask them to confirm all are OK with Island Wings, but nothing yet... terrible either way, but Michelle and Shondra have been so nice to us... so sad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRPLE Posted May 14, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 14, 2019 The larger plane was reported as being Taquan Air ... no word yet on the smaller plane from the independent tour... (source:https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Authorities-working-to-rescue-victims-of-two-float-plane-crashes-near-Ketchikan-509872001.html) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagenie Posted May 14, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 14, 2019 So sad!! Prayers for all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kctwinmommy Posted May 14, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 14, 2019 So sad! I know these flights can be scary, we didn't do it, but my parents did. I get the feeling these pilots are just so experienced in this, but anything can happen of course. Thoughts are with all those affected! This article is saying they've now got 5 dead, and still 1 missing. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7025713/The-Latest-10-hospitalized-floatplanes-mishap-Alaska.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katwoman007 Posted May 14, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 14, 2019 29 minutes ago, bulldogmommy said: I just noticed it was a Beaver model, I'm so freaking out. I reached out to ask them to confirm all are OK with Island Wings, but nothing yet... terrible either way, but Michelle and Shondra have been so nice to us... so sad Please update if you hear back. I don't want to bother them as well. Praying for everyone. This is so sad. We will be there in 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmommy Posted May 14, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, Katwoman007 said: Please update if you hear back. I don't want to bother them as well. Praying for everyone. This is so sad. We will be there in 2 weeks. I will, we are scheduled for 3 months out... nothing yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katwoman007 Posted May 14, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, bulldogmommy said: I will, we are scheduled for 3 months out... nothing yet We are scheduled on the 29th. I really feel so heartbroken for everyone. I hope that Michelle and her team are safe though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 14, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted May 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, Katwoman007 said: We are scheduled on the 29th. I really feel so heartbroken for everyone. I hope that Michelle and her team are safe though. There are a lot of planes in Ketchikan. I remember several years ago, Michelle helped/assisted during another crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAlice Posted May 14, 2019 #14 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, bulldogmommy said: If anyone can confirm the plane is NOT Island Wings, that would be fantastic. Michelle is a great pilot, praying for all involved. Trying to find that out as well. I have flown with her multiple times. The type plane involved is one her company flies, but there are several other companies that use the same plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope89 Posted May 14, 2019 #15 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, bulldogmommy said: If anyone can confirm the plane is NOT Island Wings, that would be fantastic. Michelle is a great pilot, praying for all involved. Someone posted on a roll call that Michelle’s plane was not involved and that she is safe. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltcruzer Posted May 14, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Flew with Taquan Air last summer. It was an amazing experience and felt so safe. Such sad news 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmommy Posted May 14, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hope89 said: Someone posted on a roll call that Michelle’s plane was not involved and that she is safe. This would be amazing news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 14, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Sorry my title was wrong - it was early on when I posted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted May 14, 2019 #19 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Unfortunately the air safety in Alaska in really poor. I remember a couple years ago the Smithsonian Channel wanted to do a spinoff of Air Crash Investigations solely based on Alaska crashes and the state legislature threw a major fit claiming it would scare tourists. Part of it is the weather and the terrain, and part of it is the fact that so many people own planes there, but still... It would be an amazing experience but after living in Alaska and taking a couple bush planes out of necessity I don't think I'd ever trust an excursion in one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katwoman007 Posted May 14, 2019 #20 Share Posted May 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, Coral said: There are a lot of planes in Ketchikan. I remember several years ago, Michelle helped/assisted during another crash. The reason we booked with her was because of her safety record. ❤️ I still feel sick over the loss of life though 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 14, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Katwoman007 said: The reason we booked with her was because of her safety record. ❤️ I still feel sick over the loss of life though 😞 I know - it is very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogLover Posted May 14, 2019 #22 Share Posted May 14, 2019 One of the other companies that flies out of Ketchikan with a Beaver is Seawind Aviation. No matter which company, prayers to the families of the pilots and passengers. In any area, but especially Alaska, the general aviation community is very tight knit. My heart hurts for all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeene Posted May 14, 2019 #23 Share Posted May 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, Hope89 said: Someone posted on a roll call that Michelle’s plane was not involved and that she is safe. We are booked with Island Wings and Michelle in 2 weeks. I am very shaken up about this crash. My Aunt and Uncle were on this tour through Princess and on the flight right before the one that crashed. Thank goodness the staff on the ships asked the people who might have a worried family to call home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted May 14, 2019 #24 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I'm surprised Taquan Air was still contracted to the cruise lines, I thought they severed ties after the 2007 accident (which incidentally was also Princess). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAlice Posted May 14, 2019 #25 Share Posted May 14, 2019 35 minutes ago, Hope89 said: Someone posted on a roll call that Michelle’s plane was not involved and that she is safe. I have not been able to find anything on the roll call regarding Michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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