Trend Details

Actor Christian Oliver and his daughters, 10 and 12, Killed in Plane Crash

Four people, including actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters were killed after the plane crashed in the Caribbean on Thursday. By: Cassia Ling

According to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force on Thursday, the plane landed on the island of Bequia. The small single-engine aircraft was flying from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Paget Farm to St. Lucia.

“Moments after taking off, the aircraft experienced difficulties and plummeted into the ocean,” said the local authorities. “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 travelled to Paget Farm, Bequia, to lead in the rescue efforts.”

Authorities identified the passengers, Christian Oliver, 51 and his children, Madita and Annik who were 10 and 12. The pilot who was co-owner of the plane, Robert Sachs was also identified. Bodies of those on board were later retrieved by the SVG Coast Guard, where the victims were pronounced dead.

According to sources NBC News, Deadline and local outlet the St. Vincent Times, Christian Klepser had also gone by the sobriquet Christian Oliver, where his gigs involved The Baby-Sitters Club The Good German, Speed Racer and Valkyrie.

On Jan 1, Oliver publicised on Instagram with a beach photo: "Greetings from somewhere in paradise! To community and love …2024 her we come!"

Actress Bai Ling, had also paid homage to the late actor, sharing how she received news of the actor’s death.

"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. He was having holidays," she wrote, in part, in her caption on Friday, alongside a photograph of herself with the actor.

"I just could not believe it is the truth, the last we worked filming in #hollywood was December 20th 2023, just right before Christmas," added Ling, 57.

The RSVGPF added the bodies were taken to a mortuary where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of the victims’ deaths.

Sources state that several residents had brought up they heard sputtering noises when the plane took off. “It sounded like when a vehicle is struggling, you know, stalling, struggling for power to go up a hill,” local resident Danroy Joseph claimed.

The RSVGPF also said in their Thursday statement that the investigation into the incident is ongoing, adding, “The RSVGPF expresses condolences to all who are negatively affected by this tragic incident."

To never miss a story — sign up for Viral Weekly free newsletter to stay up-to-date with compelling TV and Film news and views.

Back to Listing