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Bahamian music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash
CBS News • • general
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- A Flamingo Air plane crashed in North Andros, Bahamas, on Friday, killing all 10 people on board, including five members of the popular Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band and DJ Fresh.
- The band and DJ were en route to perform at an Independence Day celebration on Andros Island; the flight departed Nassau around 12:30 p.m. and crashed 18 minutes later.
- Survivors and family members expressed shock and grief, highlighting the band's significance in the Bahamian music scene and the tragedy's impact on the community.
- Investigations are ongoing, with Flamingo Air suspending all flights after two incidents on the same day; reports indicate the pilot delayed departure to fill more seats despite the flight being chartered.
- Among the victims may be a 16-year-old boy added to the flight at the last minute; authorities have not released the names of three other non-performer passengers.
