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Body recovered as search continues for US family missing after plane lost contact off Bahamas coast
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The plane, a PA-34 Piper, was traveling with an 80-year-old man, his wife, and two of his grandchildren on board. The US Coast Guard is involved in the multi-agency search.
A search effort is underway after a plane carrying four relatives lost contact with air traffic control. The plane, a PA-34 Piper, was traveling with an 80-year-old man, his wife, and two of his grandchildren on board. A body has been recovered, but three others remain missing.
The family is seeking help in finding their loved ones. The US Coast Guard is involved in the multi-agency search.
Further details about the incident and the search effort are available from the source, including the flight's origin and intended destination, as well as the circumstances surrounding the loss of contact.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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