Plane passengers make miraculous escape after it crash lands and explodes into fireball

Horror footage captured the chilling moment the seaplane crash landed on the water, before smashing into the rocks on the shore 04:09, Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Updated: 04:54, Fri, Jul 24, 2026 A sea plane has crash landed about 80 nautical miles from Seattle (Image: Dave Eastman/Facebook)A plane has crashed landed on the coast of a remote island, with emergency crews rushing to the scene to treat 11 people onboard at the time.A major rescue operation is now underway near the US-Canada border after a Kenmore Air plane went down about 87 nautical miles from Seattle in the US on Thursday (July 24). The aircraft came down near Sucia Island in Washington state's San Juan Islands just before 5.30pm local time. Thick smoke was seen rising from the area following the crash. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyIt is understood there were significant thunderstorms in the area when the plane went down.The US Coast Guard and air medica...