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‘Speed Racer’ actor Christian Oliver family had plane accident, 2 daughters killed

Joshua Chung 17th January, 2024

Dear aviators,

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We are deeply saddened to hear heartbreaking accident that has reverberated across the Caribbean and the Hollywood community. On Thursday, a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from the island of Bequia, resulting in the tragic loss of four lives, including a well-known Hollywood actor and his two young daughters.

Bequia plane crash wreckage recovered last week

The Fateful Journey

The single-engine aircraft, owned and piloted by Robert Sachs, was en route to St. Lucia from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia. Moments after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and plummeted into the ocean, one nautical mile west of Petit Nevis.

The plane owned and piloted by Robert Sachs

Victims of the Tragedy

The passengers aboard this ill-fated flight were 51-year-old Christian Klepser, known professionally as Christian Oliver, a celebrated actor noted for his role in the 2008 film “Speed Racer,” and his daughters, Madita and Annik Klepser, aged 12 and 10, respectively. Klepser was also recognized for his work as the CEO of a small production company in Hollywood.

Christian Klepser and his wife and daughters had tradegy

Rescue Efforts and Investigation

Following the crash, local fishermen and divers from Paget Farm heroically rushed to the crash site to offer assistance. The country’s Coast Guard also responded promptly, and after an extensive search, the bodies of all four victims were recovered.

As we mourn the loss of these four souls, questions about the cause of the crash loom. The incident remains under investigation, and upcoming autopsies are expected to shed light on the exact causes of death. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragic accident.

The plane was supposed to fly short-leg

A Community in Mourning

This tragedy has left the community in Bequia, the broader Caribbean region, and the Hollywood community in shock and grief. Christian Klepser, his daughters, and pilot Robert Sachs will be remembered fondly by those who knew them.

As we offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, we also extend our thoughts to the residents of Bequia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines who are grappling with this loss.

We will continue to provide updates on this story as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we join the world in mourning and reflecting on the preciousness of life.

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