Several killed in small plane crash in the Bahamas, officials say
Summary
A small plane crashed on North Andros Island in the Bahamas, killing all people on board. The Bahamian government has temporarily stopped flights by Flamingo Air while they investigate the crash and another safety incident involving the airline.Key Facts
- The plane crashed on Friday near North Andros, west of Nassau, the Bahamas' capital.
- Ten people were supposed to be on the flight from Nassau to San Andros.
- Members of a musical group called "Da Pond Band" were among those expected on the plane.
- Initially, one person was reported to have survived but later died from their injuries.
- The crashed plane was a Cessna 402 registered in the Bahamas.
- Flamingo Air’s flights are grounded as a safety precaution during the investigation.
- Another incident occurred the same day when a Flamingo Air plane caught fire after landing in Nassau following a pilot’s safety concern.
- Bahamian officials expressed condolences to the families of those who died during the country's 53rd independence anniversary.
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