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General News · 7th September 2022
Jeramie Ellingsen
A pilot named Jason Winters frequently flew the Northwest Seaplanes flight up to Cortes and the surrounding areas from Washington State. Over the years myself, my kids and my extended family have flown with him in order to reach family on the other side of the border.

On Sunday Jason (pilot) and 9 other people died in a sea plane crash off the coast of Whidbey Island en route from San Juan Island to Redmond, WA. Jason leaves behind three kids and loving partner.

Here is a link to a news article about the crash: https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/us-coast-guard-investigating-float-plane-crash-near-whidbey-island-5779504

And here is a link to a GoFundMe for his family. https://gofund.me/fd7b6cfc

I am grateful as a dual resident for Jason and the other pilots who provide their services connecting the Salish Sea. My heart goes out to all families affected by this horrible accident.

Jeramie