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Kenmore Air seaplane crashes near Sucia Island; all 11 aboard rescued

Jul 24, 2026

The segment covers a Kenmore Air seaplane that made an emergency landing and caught fire near Sucia Island in the San Juan Islands off Washington state on July 23. It reports the departure from Lake Union, Seattle, around 4:30 p.m., the 5:15 p.m. crash, all 11 people aboard surviving with varying injuries, and the airline's focus on passenger and pilot care. It notes an earlier similar incident in New York and states the cause remains unknown.

Source: CBS News

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ABC News report on Laredo plane crash mostly accurate with minor details off

Jun 17, 2026

ABC News segment covers a private/business jet crash on a Laredo, Texas highway late Tuesday night. The plane carried six people, experienced issues after departing Mexico, resulted in one fatality and injuries to others; bystanders assisted in rescues amid fire. NTSB investigation noted. The report relies on police statements and eyewitness video; no named experts or extensive graphics beyond scene footage. Focus remains on immediate facts and rescue efforts.

Source: ABC News

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NPR Reports Fatal Skydiving Plane Crash in Butler, Missouri

Jun 15, 2026

The segment reports a June 14 crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri, killing all 12 aboard a skydiving flight operated by Skydive Kansas City. The single-engine turboprop plane went down shortly after takeoff; the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed fatalities, and the Bates County sheriff noted family members present with support from clergy and volunteers. FAA and NTSB investigations were underway with no indication of criminal activity. The report draws from official statements by the Highway Patrol, sheriff, and the skydiving company, plus member station KCUR reporting. It is a concise 60-second update typical of NPR News Now, focused on confirmed facts without speculation or named victims.

Source: NPR