The Coast Guard said it was suspending the search after “saturating an area” of more than 2,100 square nautical miles:
The cause of the crash is unknown, authorities said.
The Coast Guard said early Monday that crews searched throughout the night, “but no additional individuals were recovered and no debris spotted. Coast Guard aircraft are beginning a search this morning.” A woman who answered the phone early Monday said they're waiting to learn more and are devastated by the crash.
Floatplanes, which have pontoons allowing them to land on water, are a common sight around Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. There are multiple, daily flights between the Seattle area and the San Juan Islands.
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