NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A cargo plane with two pilots on board crashed in waters off New Providence after its left engine failed.
The Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) confirmed the plane took off from Opa Locka, Florida and was headed for the Lynden Pindling International Airport.
The two pilots were rescued by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, and were said to be in “good shape”.
The department was notified of the crash around 4.45pm.
Investigators are currently on the scene trying to locate the aircraft, according to an AAID statement, which noted the plane appears to be submerged.
