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Jul 11, 2026

Small plane crash in the Bahamas kills 10, including musicians and DJ

A small plane operated by Flamingo Air crashed in North Andros, Bahamas on Friday afternoon, killing all nine passengers and the pilot. The Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union confirmed that musicians and a DJ were among the victims of the crash, which occurred during what was intended to be a 20-minute flight from Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Jul 11, 2026·3 sources

Apr 7, 2026

5 American cruise passengers arrested in Bahamas after brawl with police officers

Five U.S. cruise ship passengers were arrested in Nassau, Bahamas after allegedly assaulting police officers and resisting arrest during a violent altercation at the port. One woman reportedly threw a chair through a window during the incident.

Apr 7, 2026·3 sources

Top claims

▪Flamingo Air confirmed ownership of the crashed Cessna 402 aircraft and committed to cooperating with Bahamian authorities investigating the accident.
▪Earlier on July 10, 2026, a separate Flamingo Air flight bound for Mayaguana returned to Nassau due to pilot concerns and caught fire after landing.
▪A team of investigators deployed to Andros to piece together the events of the fatal Flamingo Air crash.

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