Mother and son from Bermuda named as passengers on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston

On a fateful Saturday night, an air ambulance en route from Bermuda to Boston tragically crashed in the waters off Massachusetts, resulting in the presumed loss of all six individuals on board. Among the passengers was Marilyn Lavonne Bean, a 66-year-old mother from Bermuda, and her son, Sergio Wayne Lottimore, a 41-year-old Bermudian national.

Both were Bermudian nationals, traveling aboard a Gulfstream G100 aircraft, which was accompanied by a crew of four. The plane vanished off the coast of Nantucket around 1 a.m., sparking a 66-hour search operation covering over 4,400 miles. Despite extensive efforts, no trace of the missing passengers was found, leading the U.S. Coast Guard to suspend rescue efforts.

Bermuda Premier David Burt expressed condolences, urging for support for the bereaved families. Warwick Academy, where Lottimore was a student, remembered him as a school prefect and an outstanding individual. Hamilton Re, the senior vice president at Hamilton Re, a prominent Bermuda insurance firm, described Lottimore as a respected leader, colleague, and friend.

The plane's crew remains unidentified, but Latitude Air Ambulance, the Ontario-based company that owned the aircraft, acknowledged the devastating loss of its four crew members, who were deeply committed to providing care during individuals' most challenging moments. The company mourned the profound impact of their untimely passing.

Peter Byl, President of Latitude Air Ambulance, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting the victims' families and cooperating with authorities. The Canadian-registered aircraft had departed L.F. Wade International Airport on a nighttime flight, and air traffic audio suggested that the plane may have been navigating blindly as a storm approached.

The pilot reported electrical issues and declared an emergency before the plane disappeared. Canadian Transport Safety Board has pledged to investigate the crash in conjunction with the U.S. counterpart, the National Transportation Safety Board.