27 Lives Lost in Light Plane Crashes in 2024: Expert Warns of Training Gaps

A university aviation expert says training and experience are a key factor.
27 Lives Lost in Light Plane Crashes in 2024: Expert Warns of Training Gaps
A fuselage in water off Rottnest Island, Australia, on Jan. 7, 2025, after a seaplane crashed. ABC/Channel 7/Channel 9 via AP
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An aviation expert says authorities may have to keep a closer eye on the light commercial flying sector amid the latest crash on Jan. 7 that claimed the lives of three individuals.

The incident around Rottnest Island in Western Australia claimed the lives of the pilot, a Danish tourist, and Swiss tourist, while four survivors were rescued from the ocean.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.