A private seaplane has crashed into the water during a take-off attempt near Rottnest Island, killing three people on board, WA Premier Roger Cook has confirmed.  

On January 7, 2025, the Cessna 208 Caravan 675 floatplane, registered as VH-WTY, went down shortly after taking off near Thompson Bay off Rottnest Island, which is located 19 kilometers off the coast of Perth in Western Australia (WA).  

Video footage shared on X shows the seaplane partially submerged in the water. Reportedly, the wreckage was at a depth of eight meters. 

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