Bahamas Plane Crash Kills 10 Amid Independence Celebrations
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Independence Day celebrations in the Bahamas were overshadowed by tragedy on Friday after a Flamingo Air aircraft crashed near North Andros, leaving all 10 people on board dead.
The crash occurred near North Andros, west of the Bahamian capital Nassau, prompting authorities to suspend all operations of domestic carrier Flamingo Air pending an investigation.
According to the Bahamas Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA), the aircraft involved was a Bahamas-registered Cessna 402 operated by Flamingo Air.
The aircraft had departed from Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau and was en route to San Andros when it crashed before reaching its destination.
Initial Survivor Report Revised
Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis initially stated that one passenger had survived the crash. However, he later confirmed during a press briefing that the individual had succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment in hospital.
The confirmation brought the death toll to 10, with no survivors from the accident.
Authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims officially.
Flights Suspended Pending Probe
The AAIA has launched a high-level investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
As a precautionary measure, Bahamian authorities have temporarily suspended all flights operated by Flamingo Air until further notice.
Officials said investigators would examine flight records, maintenance history and other technical evidence as part of the probe.
The tragedy struck as the Caribbean nation was marking its Independence Day celebrations, turning a day of national pride into one of mourning.
