The AP is reporting this @ 15:45 local Miami time (20:45 GMT):http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051219/ap_on_re_us/plane_crash
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Six Reported Dead in Plane Crash Off Miami
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - A propeller-driven seaplane carrying at least 19 people crashed Monday off Miami Beach, and at least six people were killed, authorities said. Scuba divers and rescuers in boats struggled to reach the victims.
The Chalk's Ocean Airways plane went down shortly before 3 p.m. within sight of Miami Beach's high-rises.
"We're still trying to get people out of the water," said Javier Otero, Miami Beach Fire Department support services chief.
Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Chris O'Neil said at least six bodies were recovered.
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Miami Hearld reports :http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/13443342.htm?source=rss&channel=miamiherald_news
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At least six dead in South Beach plane crash
At least six people died Monday afternoon when a seaplane crashed just outside Government Cut near South Beach, sending jet skiers, surfers and rescue workers scrambling to pull passengers from the ocean.
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that at least six people died in the crash. Spokesman Lt. Commander Chris O'Neil said he had unconfirmed reports that up to 16 people were aboard the plane.
The plane was operated by Chalk's Ocean Airways, a South Florida airline the flies to Bimini and Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
According to the airline's website, its fleet is ``undergoing an extensive refurbishment program which includes complete mechanical overhaul and cosmetic renovation, in addition to all new interior appointments.''
Dozens of people scoured the waters and a half-mile debris field of plane parts and fuel just outside Government Cut and south Miami Beach. At least a dozen rescue vehicles were on the scene, including air-rescue helicopters and a hazardous-materials team.
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Six Reported Dead in Plane Crash Off Miami
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - A propeller-driven seaplane carrying at least 19 people crashed Monday off Miami Beach, and at least six people were killed, authorities said. Scuba divers and rescuers in boats struggled to reach the victims.
The Chalk's Ocean Airways plane went down shortly before 3 p.m. within sight of Miami Beach's high-rises.
"We're still trying to get people out of the water," said Javier Otero, Miami Beach Fire Department support services chief.
Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Chris O'Neil said at least six bodies were recovered.
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Miami Hearld reports :http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/13443342.htm?source=rss&channel=miamiherald_news
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At least six dead in South Beach plane crash
At least six people died Monday afternoon when a seaplane crashed just outside Government Cut near South Beach, sending jet skiers, surfers and rescue workers scrambling to pull passengers from the ocean.
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that at least six people died in the crash. Spokesman Lt. Commander Chris O'Neil said he had unconfirmed reports that up to 16 people were aboard the plane.
The plane was operated by Chalk's Ocean Airways, a South Florida airline the flies to Bimini and Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
According to the airline's website, its fleet is ``undergoing an extensive refurbishment program which includes complete mechanical overhaul and cosmetic renovation, in addition to all new interior appointments.''
Dozens of people scoured the waters and a half-mile debris field of plane parts and fuel just outside Government Cut and south Miami Beach. At least a dozen rescue vehicles were on the scene, including air-rescue helicopters and a hazardous-materials team.
