Bahamas Twin-Engine Aircraft Ditches in Atlantic Off Florida Coast (HP-1859)

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft operating an internal flight within the Bahamas was en route from Marsh Harbour to Freeport when the pilot declared an emergency for unknown reasons. The aircraft subsequently ditched in the water approximately 80 km east of Vero Beach, Florida. ## Rescue and Outcome All 10 occupants on board were rescued. Three of the occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft sank and was declared lost. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or the cause of the emergency or ditching event. ## Available Details The only location details provided are the departure point of Marsh Harbour, the destination of Freeport, and the ditching location about 80 km east of Vero Beach, Florida. No further technical or operational details are available in the source.