Christian Oliver death: Chilling video shows plane carrying actor and his daughters crashing into ocean
SAINT VINCENT, CARIBBEAN: Christian Oliver’s tragic last moments have been captured on camera.
A terrifying video shared by The Mirror as well as on YouTube shorts by a user showed a small plane plunging speedingly into the ocean water near a Caribbean island.
#BREAKING Actor Christian Oliver tragically passes away in a plane crash in the Caribbean with his two daughters. pic.twitter.com/TClPkcE16R
— The National Independent (@NationalIndNews) January 5, 2024
Christian Oliver died alongside his two daughters
Reports have said that it was the same aircraft that was carrying the 51-year-old actor and his two minor daughters — Annik and Madita Klepser, 10 and 12, respectively — on Thursday, January 4.
The victims were traveling from JF Mitchell Airport on the Grenadine Island of Bequia to St. Lucia, and the accident happened immediately after the takeoff, TMZ reported.
The Royal St Vincent and Grenadines (RSVG) Police Force released a statement via Facebook, reporting the crash.
The statement read, “A small, one (1) engine aircraft, Registration Number N4023B, owned and piloted by Mr. Robert Sachs of Bequia, crashed into the sea, one (1) nautical mile West of Petit Nevis, sometime after midday (earlier today).”
‘Investigation into the matter continues’
Confirming the identity of the deceased, it continued, “There were three (3) passengers on board, namely: Mr. Christian Klepser, 51 years old, from the United States of America, and his two (2) daughters, Madita Klepser and Annik Klepser, 10 and 12 years old, respectively."
“Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the incident in their boats to render assistance. The SVG Coast Guard was informed and quickly traveled to Paget Farm, Bequia, to lead in the rescue efforts.”
The statement also mentioned, “The bodies of the aforementioned persons were recovered from the aircraft/sea by Coast Guard personnel and were later pronounced deceased by a medical practitioner,” before adding, “The RSVGPF expresses condolences to all who are negatively affected by this tragic incident. Investigation into the matter continues.”
‘Life is so beautiful yet so unpredictable’
Meanwhile, the German-born US actor was paid tribute by his co-star in ‘Forever Hold Your Peace’.
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Bai Ling wrote on social media, “Dear Christian Oliver @christianoliverofficial with tears in my eyes I cannot express the sorrow I felt when our direct Nick called me not long ago, that the plane he took had crashed, including his beautiful 2 daughters and the pilot had all passed! In the Caribbean‘s.”
“Life is so beautiful yet so unpredictable and so precious, let’s love and cherish our lives each moment, it’s a beautiful gift that is so Fragile. Love to you Christian and your two beautiful daughters,” she added.