Small plane crash in Bahamas kills 10 people
A Cessna 402 operated by Flamingo Air encountered difficulties whilst approaching San Andros Airport in the Bahamas after departing from Nassau's main airport. The aircraft struck vegetation before touching down, resulting in a complete loss of life—all nine passengers and the pilot aboard were killed. The tragedy occurred on the Bahamas' 53rd independence anniversary.
In response, the nation's aviation authority moved to temporarily suspend Flamingo Air's operating licence, designating the action as a safety precaution rather than a compliance penalty. Prime Minister Philip Davis addressed the loss during independence day remarks, marking the celebration with solemnity. The fatal crash was accompanied by additional concerns that day: another aircraft operated by Flamingo Air experienced technical difficulties and subsequently developed a fire after landing safely with evacuated passengers.
- A Flamingo Air Cessna crashed during approach in the Bahamas, killing all 10 aboard on the nation's independence day
- Authorities suspended the airline's operating certificate; a second Flamingo Air plane reported problems and caught fire the same day
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A passenger aircraft crashed in the Bahamas on 10 October whilst approaching San Andros Airport after departing from Nassau. The Cessna 402, operated by Flamingo Air, struck vegetation during its approach, killing all ten people aboard—nine passengers and the pilot. The crash occurred on the day the Bahamas was celebrating its 53rd independence anniversary.
The crash has raised questions about aviation safety in the region. These concerns were heightened when a second Flamingo Air aircraft experienced technical difficulties the same day; the plane caught fire after landing, though all passengers were evacuated safely. In response, the Bahamas' aviation authority suspended Flamingo Air's operating licence as a precautionary measure.