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Flamingo Air grounded after fatal Cessna 402C crash near San Andros Airport

A Flamingo Air Cessna 402C Utiliner III (C6-FLX) crashed while approaching San Andros Airport (SAQ) in the Bahamas, killing all 10 aboard. Bahamian authorities suspended the regional carrier’s air operator certificate following the accident.

Discovered 2026-07-12T02:59:29.379864-07:00 | 2026-07-12T02:59:29.379864-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • All 10 people aboard were killed in the Cessna 402C accident during approach, making this a high-consequence safety event for small-aircraft operators.
  • The Bahamas’ suspension of Flamingo Air’s air operator certificate signals potential compliance and oversight consequences that other regional carriers may need to factor into operations and risk management.
  • For operators and safety teams, the incident provides a concrete data point for reviewing approach/landing procedures and continuing-airworthiness practices tied to piston twins used on short-haul routes.

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First Seen
2026-07-12T02:59:29.379864-07:00
Latest Update
2026-07-12T06:59:17.050216-07:00
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