BIMINI, BAHAMAS — A 59-year-old man and his 20-year-old son were the sole passengers of a plane that crashed in shallow waters in South Bimini on Friday, according to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA).
The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Bimini International Airport at approximately 10.10pm.
The son succumbed to his injuries and the father was airlifted to Nassau.
At last report, he was being prepared for transfer to the USA to receive medical treatment.
The AAIA advised that the Piper Navajo PA-31 with United States registration was destined for Opa-locka, Florida.
A team of investigators from both the AAIA and Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAA-B) were dispatched to South Bimini on Saturday to investigate the matter.
Officials said efforts were underway to retrieve the aircraft and secure it at a facility where further analysis can be conducted.
Investigations to determine the cause of the crash are continuing.
