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Fateful Take-Off Call, Safety System in Focus of Rottnest Island Seaplane Crash Probe

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is examining pilot decisions, safety system status, and aircraft crashworthiness after the fatal Rottnest seaplane crash killed three.

An ATSB report also reveals the wings of the aircraft “hinged backwards” when it crashed into the water, potentially striking one passenger who suffered a major head injury.

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New details on fatal WA plane crash

An interim investigation has uncovered new details about a plane crash off Rottnest Island in Western Australia that killed three people almost a year ago.

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Bombshell safety system revelation in Rottnest plane crash

An interim report into a deadly seaplane crash off Rottnest in January has been released.

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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Friday, December 19, 2025.
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