Marsh Harbour Cessna 402 Crash

Introduction
The Marsh Harbour Cessna 402 Crash is a small yet famous plane crash. It is famous as it crashed shortly after take-off, killing all 9 passengers, including R&B singer and actress Aaliyah.

Occupants
The jet in question was a private jet owned by Aaliyah, a famous singer and actress. Aaliyah had just finished filming a music video for 'Rock the Boat', which was featured on her third studio album. On-board were Aaliyah and other members of her crew, including her hairdresser, bodyguard and record executive. The recommended amount of passengers on the Cessna 402 is 7, but 8 passengers were aboard this flight. There was also a pilot on the flight, and he was flying alone as this was such a small plane.

The Crash
The plane arrived a few hours late to the airport, and so the passengers got on the Cessna quickly. According to a nearby pilot, the crew were arguing about this delay, and the captain did say that the plane was not able to fly safely with 8 people. He gave into the crew's insistence and took-off.

Soon after lifting off the ground, the plane smashed back down again, killing Aaliyah and most others in the plane. 2 people survived the crash, and witnesses recall one screaming for help and the other concered of Aaliyah's state. Both died shortly afterwards due to their injuries.

Reaction
On the 31st of August, 2001, Aaliyah's funeral was held. It was fashioned like Princess Diana's funeral as that had taken place roughly 4 years ago. Aaliyah's body was carried in a carriage before being buried, and thousands of fans and loved ones gathered to mourn the death. From here the R&B industry goes down further, as less then a year later a member of the R&B group 'TLC' dies in a car crash, and the group stops producing music. Answers were wanted, and fast.

It was later found that the plane was too heavy to take-off, just as the pilot had suggested. It was also found that the captain was not properly trained to fly this aircraft.

May Aaliyah and the 8 other occupants rest in peace.