Crash of a Beechcraft 300 Super King Air off Vero Beach
Date & Time:
May 12, 2026 at 1205 LT
Operator:
Registration:
HP-1859
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Marsh Harbour – Freeport
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was en route from Marsh Harbour to Freeport, an internal flight within Bahamas. For unknown reasons, the pilot declared an emergency and was forced to ditch the airplane some 80 km east of Vero Beach, Florida. All 10 occupants were rescued, among them three were injured. The airplane sank and was lost.
