A plane has crashed into the sea in the Thomson Bay area of Australia, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two tourists from Switzerland and Denmark, along with the pilot. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 7, near Perth, Western Australia.

According to Reuters, the aircraft encountered a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff and plunged into the water. The plane was carrying seven people at the time.

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook confirmed that police divers recovered three bodies from the wreckage. Among the victims was a 65-year-old Swiss woman, a 60-year-old Danish man, and the 34-year-old pilot.