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Several killed in small plane crash in the Bahamas, officials say
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Key Points:
- A small Cessna 402 plane crashed in North Andros, Bahamas, killing all on board and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights as investigations proceed.
- The flight departed from Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport and was headed to San Andros, with a manifest showing ten people aboard, including members of the Da Pond Band.
- Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis confirmed there were no survivors and expressed condolences, noting the tragedy occurred during the nation's 53rd independence anniversary celebrations.
- The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation suspended Flamingo Air's operator certificate as a precaution following two safety incidents on the same day, including a separate Flamingo Air plane that caught fire after an emergency landing.
- Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the victims or the exact cause of the crash, with investigations ongoing by the Bahamian Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority.
