Bahamas Plane Crash VIDEO: Flamingo Air Plane Crashes In North Andros Killing Several People

A Flamingo Air plane crashed near North Andros Airport in the Bahamas on Friday, killing several people. Authorities have launched an investigation.

Several people were killed after a Flamingo Air aircraft crashed in North Andros, the Bahamas, on Friday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation and temporarily suspend the airline’s operations. According to local authorities, the police control room received reports of a plane crash in the Pine Yard area near North Andros Airport. Police said seven people were on board the aircraft.

Videos circulating on social media showed the aftermath of the crash near North Andros Airport as emergency responders arrived at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis said police informed him that there were multiple casualties and that one person survived the crash. No additional details about the victims were immediately released.

In a post on X, Davis said,

“I have been briefed by the Commissioner of Police on the aircraft incident now under investigation. At this stage, the facts are still being established, and the relevant authorities are working to determine exactly what occurred. We understand that there were casualties on board, and that one person survived.

Ann and I are praying for the families who are now facing unbearable grief. We are also praying for the survivor, whose recovery and care will remain in our thoughts. This is a painful moment. The families affected deserve compassion, privacy, and support as the investigation proceeds.

The Government will continue to receive updates from the Commissioner of Police and other relevant agencies, and the public will be informed as more confirmed information becomes available. May God comfort every family touched by this tragedy.”

The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation confirmed it had been notified of the Flamingo Air crash.

The ministry announced that the Civil Aviation Authority had temporarily suspended Flamingo Air’s air operator certificate as a precautionary safety measure while investigators determine the cause of the crash.

Officials said the suspension follows two safety incidents involving the airline on Friday. However, no further details about the second incident were immediately provided.