Overview
- The Cessna 402 departed Nassau for San Andros and crashed near North Andros, killing all 10 people on board after an initial report that one survivor had later died.
- Investigators from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority and inspectors from the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas remain at the scene and have opened a formal probe into mechanical, operational, and other possible causes.
- The government’s precautionary suspension of Flamingo Air’s air operator certificate followed a separate same‑day incident in which a different Flamingo Air flight returned to Nassau and caught fire after passengers disembarked.
- The Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union said members of The Pond Band and a DJ were among the victims, deepening national grief and prompting officials to withhold identities until families are notified.
- Flamingo Air is a small regional carrier that uses light aircraft for island hops and will face heightened regulatory scrutiny and safety reviews as investigators and authorities complete their work.