On Monday, five people died after two planes collided midair in flight near Ketchikan, Alaska.
The two planes collided around 1 PM. The one plane was carrying 10 passengers while returning from Alaska’s Misty Fjords. It was a small plane with pontoons.
However, the second plane involved one pilot and four passengers from Royal Princess on a separate tour.
Noticeably, the first Taquan aircraft landed on water due to its floats. Nine out of ten passengers rescued. They also received medical attention. But, the condition of one passenger and the pilot is still unrevealed.
On the other hand, all the passengers and pilot had to face misfortune. All confirmed dead.
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Noticeably, Both the planes submerged into the waters but one ended up in the lake and other in the ocean. But, the distance between the two is uncertain.
Princess Cruises said, “We are deeply saddened to report this news and our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their lives and the families of those impacted by today’s accident. Princess Cruises is extending its full support to travelling companions of the guests involved.”
Taquan said, “We are devastated by today’s incident and our hearts go out to our passengers and their families.”
Expectedly, a team of federal accident investigators will arrive on Tuesday to investigate the crash cause thoroughly. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
