Floatplane Pilot Details Final Moments Before Sucia Island Crash in NTSB Interview

The pilot's account to federal investigators provides crucial firsthand evidence for determining what caused the crash, which will inform safety findings and potentially affect regulations for floatplane operations in Washington.
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