No injuries reported after plane crashes off Lower Bogue, Eleuthera

LocalMarch 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm Ava Turnquest
No injuries reported after plane crashes off Lower Bogue, Eleuthera
photo credit: Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority has launched an investigation into an accident that took place off of Lower Bogue Eleuthera this morning.

A Piper Aztec with registration N14178 crashed into waters off of Lower Bogue Eleuthera after departing the North Eleuthera Airport.

The authority confirmed the pilot and two passengers were not injured.

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