Flamingo Air Cessna 402 Crash Kills Ten Near Andros Island
According to AP News, Flamingo Air’s Cessna 402 crashed while approaching San Andros Airport on North Andros Island, killing all ten people on board. The New York Times reported that the crash involved a small plane near the airport and that the Royal Bahamas Police Force suspended all Flamingo Air flights pending an investigation. CBS News said the airline’s licence was temporarily grounded while officials examined the cause. Fox News added that a federal safety investigation was launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority of the Bahamas.
WPLG Local 10 identified five of the dead as members of the local Da Pond Band. USA Today reported that a disc jockey known as DJ Fresh was also among those killed. CBS News later described the grief felt by surviving bandmates and the broader music community. Newser reiterated that all ten occupants died in the crash.
