Tragedy as 5 bandmates die in Bahamas plane crash as Da Pond Band singer shares grief | World | News

10 people died in the horror plane crash in the Bahamas on Friday, and it turned out that five of the dead were members of the same group. Da Pond Band, known for their Caribbean music performances, was to perform with a DJ at the Independence Day celebration on Andros Island.

The Bahamian Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority said the plane, which typically operates a flight lasting less than 20 minutes, left Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau and was en route to San Andros when it crashed into North Andros. The band confirmed that the deceased members were Giovanni McKenzie, Mateo Winder, Rashad Storr, Tonique Gilot and Travis Johnson. Melvin Henfield, also known as DJ Fresh, was also on the flight.