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4 family members confirmed dead in Bahamas plane crash, relatives say
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Four family members died when their PA-34 Piper private plane crashed near Andros Island, Bahamas, after departing Great Harbour Cay for Miami on Monday morning.
- The victims included pilot Mario Lamar, his wife Lili Lamar, and their grandchildren Sofia and Christian Sosa; their bodies were recovered by relatives and are to be repatriated with U.S. Coast Guard assistance.
- Mario Lamar was an experienced pilot and longtime Miami attorney; his grandchildren were pursuing careers in medicine and sports photography, with Christian recently graduating from Loyola Marymount University.
- Flight tracking data indicated the plane encountered a storm and reversed course shortly before the crash; authorities and family initially struggled to coordinate search efforts.
- The family expressed gratitude for public support and prayers following the tragedy, mourning the loss of their loved ones and highlighting their personal and professional accomplishments.
