Bahamas plane crash kills 10
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A devastating tragedy hit the Bahamas, as nine passengers and a pilot lost their lives in a small plane crash.The aircraft was making a short trip from Lynden Pindling International Airport, near the capital Nassau,
The Air Operator’s Certificate, a license that is granted by the government agency regulating aviation in a given country, is the single most critical license that an airline needs to run commercial flights.
A tragic plane crash in the Bahamas claimed 10 lives on the country's 53rd Independence Day. The Cessna 402, operated by Flamingo Air, crashed shortly after takeoff. As investigations begin, the airline's operations are suspended.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority has identified the aircraft involved in Friday's North Andros crash as a Cessna 402, registration C6-FLX. In a statement, the AAIA said preliminary information indicates the aircraft was en route to San Andros Airport after departing Lynden Pindling International Airport shortly after 1pm when it reportedly encountered difficulties and crashed into bushes before landing.
