Bahamas Plane Crash Kills 10, Flamingo Air Flights Grounded

Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis initially reported one survivor, then corrected himself in a press conference. The person died from their injuries. Victims have not been publicly identified. "We gather beneath a cloud of great sorrow," Davis said, noting the crash occurred during celebrations of the Bahamas' 53rd independence anniversary. "It has become a day of mourning."

The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation called the suspension of Flamingo Air's air operator certificate a precautionary measure. The ministry cited two safety incidents on Friday.

Energy, Utilities and Aviation Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the first incident involved a Flamingo Air plane en route to Mayaguana. The pilot reported a concern and turned back to Nassau. After passengers deboarded, the plane caught fire, she said. That incident is also under investigation.