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The deadly incident happened in North Andros, located in waters
just west of Nassau, the archipelago's capital.
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis had initially said
that one person survived, but he later confirmed in a press
conference that the person died from their injuries. The victims
have not been publicly identified.
“We gather beneath a cloud of great sorrow,” he said, noting
that people were celebrating the Bahamas' 53rd independence
anniversary. “It has become a day of mourning. ... To every
family that has received the devastating news, that someone they
love will not be coming home, we offer our deepest condolences."
The Bahamian Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority said in a
statement that the plane had departed Lynden Pindling
International Airport in Nassau and was headed to San Andros
when it crashed. It identified the plane as a Cessna 402
aircraft registered in the Bahamas.
The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation said in a
statement that the suspension of Flamingo Air’s air operator
certificate is only a precautionary safety measure as officials
investigate the cause of the crash. The ministry said the
suspension is a result of two safety incidents that happened
Friday.
During the press conference, Energy, Utilities and Aviation
Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the first incident occurred
earlier Friday involving a Flamingo Air plane. She said it was
en route to Mayaguana when the pilot reported a concern and
turned back to Nassau. After the plane landed and the passengers
deboarded, the plane caught fire, she said. That incident also
is under investigation.
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