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Ten killed in Bahamas Cessna crash, including band members; Flamingo Air certificate suspended after runway fire

NASSAU, July 18. Ten people died after a Cessna 402 crashed into brush on approach to San Andros Airport in North Andros on Friday, the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union confirmed Saturday. Victims included prominent members of "The Pond Band" and a local DJ. One survivor was pulled from the wreckage. Earlier the same day, a Flamingo Air aircraft caught fire on the runway at Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport after landing, and the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas subsequently suspended the airline's Air Operator Certificate.

By Amara Diallo2 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Ten people died when a Cessna 402 crashed into dense brush on approach to San Andros Airport in North Andros, The Bahamas, on Friday, July 17.
  • The victims included prominent members of "The Pond Band" and a local DJ, according to the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union.
  • One person survived the crash, as confirmed by Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis.
  • Separately on Friday, a Flamingo Air aircraft caught fire on the runway at Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport after landing, with passengers deplaning safely first.
  • The Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas temporarily suspended Flamingo Air's Air Operator Certificate as a precautionary safety measure.

NASSAU, July 18. Ten people died after a Cessna 402 crashed into brush on approach to San Andros Airport in North Andros on Friday, the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union confirmed Saturday. Victims included prominent members of "The Pond Band" and a local DJ. One survivor was pulled from the wreckage. Earlier the same day, a Flamingo Air aircraft caught fire on the runway at Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport after landing, and the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas subsequently suspended the airline's Air Operator Certificate.

Crash in North Andros

The Cessna 402, carrying Bahamian registration, departed Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau bound for San Andros Airport shortly after 1 p.m. local time Friday, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority said. The plane "encountered difficulties" before landing and went down in dense brush near the airstrip. The Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Airport Authority, and emergency medical personnel responded to the crash site.

The Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union said in a statement Saturday that those killed included prominent members of "The Pond Band" and a local DJ whose work "touched so many lives and helped to enrich the cultural fabric of The Bahamas." The identities of the dead have not been released. Preliminary reports from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority counted seven people on board; officials said they are still confirming the flight manifest.

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis confirmed one person survived the crash. "Ann and I are praying for the families who are now facing unbearable grief," Davis wrote on X. He said the survivor's recovery and care would remain in his thoughts.

Flamingo Air grounded

A Flamingo Air flight bound for Mayaguana turned back to Nassau earlier Friday after the pilot reported a concern, the Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation said. Passengers deplaned safely before the plane caught fire on the runway at Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Following the two incidents, the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas temporarily suspended Flamingo Air's Air Operator Certificate. The ministry said the suspension is a precautionary safety measure and should not be treated as an adverse compliance action against Flamingo Air. Flamingo Air did not respond to a request for comment.

Investigation ongoing

Investigators from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority and inspectors from the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas remained at the North Andros crash site as of Friday. No cause for the Cessna crash has been established.

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Frequently asked

What caused the Cessna 402 crash in North Andros?

No cause has been established; investigators from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority said the plane "encountered difficulties" before going down, and the investigation is ongoing.

How many people were on the crashed plane?

Preliminary reports counted seven people on board, but officials said they are still confirming the flight manifest, while ten deaths and one survivor were reported.

Why was Flamingo Air's certificate suspended?

The Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas suspended it as a precautionary safety measure following a runway fire; the ministry said it should not be treated as an adverse compliance action against Flamingo Air.

Were the crash and the Flamingo Air fire related incidents?

They were two separate incidents that occurred the same day; the Cessna 402 crashed in North Andros, while the unrelated Flamingo Air fire occurred at Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Have the victims been identified publicly?

The identities of the dead have not been released, though the musicians union confirmed they included members of "The Pond Band" and a local DJ.