What happened
A twin-engine aircraft was performing an inter-island flight within the Bahamas, traveling from Marsh Harbour toward Freeport. During the course of the journey, the pilot issued an emergency declaration for reasons that remain undetermined. Due to the unfolding situation, the crew was forced to perform an emergency ditching in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 80 km east of Vero Beach, Florida.
Following the impact with the water, the twin-engine aircraft sank and was subsequently lost. Emergency response efforts were successful in recovering all 10 occupants from the wreckage. While everyone was rescued, the incident resulted in three injuries among the passengers and crew.