A 51-year-old American and his two daughters He died in the Caribbean Officials say the plane they were traveling in “fell into the ocean” moments after take-off.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said the small single-engine plane owned and piloted by Bequia resident Robert Sachs crashed into the sea one nautical mile west of Petit Nevis around midday. Thursday.
Police said in a Facebook post: “The plane took off from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Paget Farm at approximately 12:11 p.m., heading to St. Lucia as its final destination. Moments after takeoff, the plane encountered difficulties and fell into the ocean.”
“Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to The scene of the accident In their boats to provide assistance. He added that the San Virginia Coast Guard was notified and they quickly traveled to Paget Farm in Bequia to lead the rescue efforts.
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A view overlooking the bay and the capital, Port Elizabeth, on Bequia Island, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean Sea. (Marika van der Meer/Artera/Global Image Collection via Getty Images)
Police identified the victims as Sachs and his three passengers on board: Christian Klebser – who is from the United States – and his two daughters, Madita, 10, and Annick, 12.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said: “The bodies of the four above-mentioned individuals were recovered from the aircraft/sea by Coast Guard personnel and were later declared dead by a medical practitioner.”
It was not immediately clear what caused the plane to crash. The investigation is ongoing.
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A white sandy beach with twisted juniper trees is visible in Bequia. Police say the plane crashed in the waters off the island shortly after take-off. (Marika van der Meer/Artera/Global Image Collection via Getty Images)
Local news site Searchlight reported that Sachs owns a diving company in Bequia and last did radio broadcasts Airport control tower To tell them he was having difficulties and was turning around.
Police say the bodies have now been transported to St Vincent Island and are being examined by a coroner.
The cause of the small plane crash in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is not immediately clear. (Headline F/INDIA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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“RSVGPF expresses its condolences to all those negatively affected by this tragic incident,” she added. “RSVGPF will update the public as more information is gathered.”
