The U.S. Coast Guard remained on scene throughout the night searching for the passengers, but found no other passengers or debris. An active search remained Monday, but around 12:30 p.m. the Coast Guard said the search was over. The agency said it had completed 26 search piles, covering 1,283 linear nautical miles and saturating an area of more than 2,100 square nautical miles. He said all relatives have now been notified. “Our hearts go out to the families, loved ones and friends of those still missing and the dead,” the organization said in a tweet. Trending Stories
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Story continues below ad The aircraft crashed in Mutiny Bay, and the Coast Guard said crews are concentrating search efforts in Mutiny Bay, west of Whidbey Island. 2:00 Pilot of Sechelt seaplane crash speaks out Pilot of Sechelt seaplane crash – August 1, 2019 Read more: ‘I’m sad it happened’: Pilot thankful not killed in Sechelt seaplane crash read more
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The plane initially took off from Port Friday on San Juan Island, bound for the Renton Municipal Airport. He was about halfway through the 50-minute flight when he crashed into the water just after 3 p.m. Nine adults and one child were on board. The US Coast Guard said a body was recovered Sunday by a good Samaritan. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
