A harrowing search is underway for four members of a Florida family who disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean after their small plane reportedly crash-landed while en route from the Bahamas to Opa-locka, Florida. The U.S. Coast Guard has joined the extensive search efforts for pilot Mario Lamar, 80, his wife Lili, 79, and their grandchildren Sofia Sosa, 28, and Christian Sosa, 22, who were returning home after a Labor Day weekend vacation. The PA-34 Piper five-seater aircraft vanished from radar approximately 13 miles west of Andros Island, with flight data revealing a dramatic and rapid descent from 10,000 feet to 3,700 feet in just three minutes. Family members are desperately appealing for any information or assistance in bringing them home, emphasizing the pilot’s extensive experience and the aircraft’s meticulous maintenance. The Royal Bahamas Police Force received the initial report of the potential downed aircraft around 2:20 p.m. on Monday, and the Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association confirmed the U.S. Coast Guard’s involvement, despite initial search delays due to inclement weather.
Adapted from: U.S. News Today on Fox News
