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Seaplanes collide in mid-air during Alaskan cruise shore excursion resulting in multiple Princess cruise passengers’ fatalities – Did the pilots violate the See and Avoid rule?

According to reports, half a dozen Princess Cruise passengers have died in a horrific mid-air collision incident. The tour – Misty Fjords National Monument by Seaplane (with Wilderness Landing) – was booked through Princess Cruises, either on board or on … Continue reading

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Princess Cruises Excursion Planes Collision Leads to Deaths

Cruise Boat Lawyers: O’Bryan Law             You take off work, scheduling a relaxing seven-day trip on the Princess Cruises.  Sounds like the perfect getaway, doesn’t it?  Unfortunately that wasn’t so for at least four people … Continue reading

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Update: Floatplane Accident Fatalities Now at 6; Royal Princess Passenger Aboard

The number of fatalities after Monday’s collision between two sightseeing floatplanes is now at six. As of yesterday (Tuesday May 14) four passengers and a pilot were listed among the deceased. The number is now as six as the remains … Continue reading

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Princess Cruises Passengers Involved in Crash of Seaplanes During Excursion

Several news sources in Alaska are reporting that two seaplanes (a/k/a floatplanes) involved in an excursion from the Royal Princess cruise ship crashed this afternoon in an apparent mid-air collision near Ketchikan. Initial reports indicate that three cruise passengers died … Continue reading

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Emerald Princess Catches On Fire Out Of Drydock

The was a fire yesterday on the Emerald Princess shortly after it was floated out of drydock in Victoria, according to a crew member who wishes to remain anonymous. The fire reportedly occurred on deck 3 aft, while the ship … Continue reading

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