Multiple individuals have lost their lives following a plane crash in the Bahamas, resulting in the tragic deaths of 10 people and leading the government to temporarily halt Flamingo Air flights.
The fatal incident occurred in North Andros, situated in the waters just west of Nassau, the capital of the archipelago.
Initially, Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis indicated that one person had survived; however, he later confirmed during a press briefing that the survivor had succumbed to their injuries. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed to the public.
Speaking somberly, Prime Minister Davis expressed condolences to families affected by the tragedy on what was supposed to be a day of celebration for the Bahamas’ 53rd independence anniversary. He acknowledged the day had turned into a day of mourning for the nation.
The Bahamian Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority released a statement revealing that the ill-fated flight had departed from Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau en route to San Andros before crashing. The aircraft involved was identified as a Cessna 402 registered in the Bahamas.
Following two safety incidents on Friday, the Ministry of Energy, Utilities, and Aviation announced the precautionary suspension of Flamingo Air’s air operator certificate while investigations into the crash’s cause are conducted.
Energy, Utilities, and Aviation Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis detailed the first incident involving a Flamingo Air plane that occurred earlier on Friday. The aircraft was en route to Mayaguana when the pilot reported a concern and returned to Nassau. Upon landing and passenger disembarkation, the plane caught fire, triggering a separate investigation.
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