ANDROS – A Piper Aztec aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from the airport at San Andros this morning, killing all six souls on board, North Andros and Berry Islands MP Carlton Bowleg confirmed.

The flight took off shortly after 8 a.m., according to Delvin Major, chief investigator of the Air Accident Investigation Department of the Department of Civil Aviation.

Two women, three men and a child were reportedly on board. The plane was discovered just outside of Mastic Point.

Bowleg offered condolences to the families of the victims involved in the crash.

The identities of the victims have yet to be confirmed. However, The Guardian understands that the pilot is Darren Clarke.

The Guardian will update the story as more information becomes available.

The Guardian