The terrible plane crash that killed actor Christian Oliver and his daughters

His daughters were only 10 and 12 years old. They perished along with their dad, the actor Christian Oliver, in a tragic plane crash.

The 51-year-old German actor and his two little girls, Madita and Annik, died on January 4 after the small plane they were traveling in crashed in the Caribbean, People magazine reported.

Christian Oliver was known in the world of cinema thanks to his work in films such as 'Speed Racer' (2008), 'Valkyrie' (2008), and 'The Three Musketeers' (2011).

A statement from the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) reported on Thursday, January 4th, that the incident had occurred off the Caribbean island of Bequia.

As far as has been reported, the small private plane was traveling from Paget Farm's JF Mitchell Airport to St. Lucia. However, beyond that information, it is still unknown what happened to the aircraft.

"Moments after taking off, the aircraft experienced difficulties and plummeted into the ocean," local authorities said in a statement. "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."

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Both the pilot, identified as Robert Sachs, and his three passengers lost their lives in the accident: Christian Klepser (Christian Oliver's real name) and his two daughters, Madita (10 years old) and Annik (12 years old).

According to authorities, fishermen and divers from the Bequia community collaborated with the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard in the recovery operation.

The bodies were taken to Kingstown Funeral Home, where post-mortem examinations are carried out to determine the cause of death, the police statement said.

According to the St. Vincent Times, several locals reported hearing a noise from the plane as it took off. "It sounded like when a vehicle is struggling — you know, stalling, struggling for power to go up a hill," said a resident.

In the 90s, the actor participated in the series 'Saved by the Bell: The New Class', which was the second season of this beloved show.

In 2008, Christian Oliver starred in 'Valkyrie', which describes the German army's plot against Hitler. The German actor played Sergeant Major Adam and worked with Tom Cruise.

Christian Oliver married Jessica Mazur in 2010. They had two daughters together. The marriage didn't last: they divorced in 2021.

For his ex-wife, the loss of her children is a nightmare. She made the following statement: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane accident... which took the lives of our beloved family members. Our daughters, Madita (12), and Annik (10), along with their father Christian."

"The deep bond, infectious laughter, and adventurous spirit shared by Madita and Annik will be profoundly missed in their communities... Christian, an actor in Europe and the US... is survived by Jessica, his parents and sister in Germany. His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him."

The actor's last post on Instagram was tragic in hindsight: "Greetings from somewhere in paradise! To community and love …2024 here we come."

Not only his family but also his friends and colleagues have left messages on the actor's Instagram profile. They wish him and his daughters eternal peace.