Bodies of Final Two Victims of Plane Crash in Dominica Recovered
The last two victims of the recent CESSNA crash in Dominica were recovered today by government teams, as announced by the Martinique prefecture on February 12.
Their remains will undergo forensic examinations before being returned to their families.
The French gendarmerie, dispatched from Chamonix, is assisting Dominican officials with the challenging recovery due to the aircraft’s precarious position on a mountainside
Initial recovery efforts on January 28 yielded two other bodies, aided by a civil security helicopter.
The plane, which took off from Charles-Douglas Airport on January 26, crashed into a cliff in La Plaine.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of all four passengers from Martinique: Captain Jean-Benoit Agathe, co-pilot Marving Belizon, and passengers Kylian Besube and Marcelline Martinon, both 22 and 24 years old, respectively.
This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2025/02/13/bodies-of-final-two-victims-of-plane-crash-in-dominica-recovered. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

About the author
The Editorial Staff refers to all reporters employed by Antigua.news. When an article is not an original creation of Antigua.news—such as when it is based on a press release, other media articles, letters to the editor, or court decisions—one of our staff members is responsible for overseeing its publication.
Read our editorial standards and corrections policy. Spotted an error? Contact the newsroom.
More from Caribbean
View section
VIDEO: Doctors at Dominica China Friendship Hospital Stage Protest Outside Medical Facility
Healthcare professionals at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital gather outside the medical facility in an apparent protest, raising concerns over issues yet to be officially confirmed.
By Cory Wayland
St. Kitts DPP Seeks Antigua’s Help in Outstanding Case Involving Former Resort Clerk
By Shermain Bique-Charles
Royal Caribbean in Talks to Buy Half of Sandals in Reported $3 Billion Deal
By Shermain Bique-Charles
Four Killed in Latest US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel in Caribbean
By Shermain Bique-Charles

Comments (1)
Stone February 13, 2025, 10:17 AM