Authorities have recovered plane wreckage from Rottnest Island's Thompson Bay. The seaplane crashed on Tuesday killing three people including the pilot four other passengers survived.
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00:00The seaplane crashed on Tuesday afternoon. Three people died, including a Swiss man,
00:07a Danish woman and the pilot, who's being remembered as a cherished member of the Swan
00:11River Seaplanes team. There were four survivors. Witnesses have told the ABC the plane seemed
00:17to be hit by a strong wind as it was trying to take off. The plane has been lifted out
00:22of the water by crane near Thompson Bay this morning. It was a delicate operation, with
00:28special care being taken to ensure it didn't break apart. There were concerns about fuels
00:33and oils on board, which could cause environmental harm. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau
00:39says information will be gathered from mobile phones and witnesses as part of its investigation.
00:44There could be early findings in two months.