Four Bodies Recovered After Small Plane Crash Between Martinique and Dominica

The crash site was located on a steep cliffside, prompting an investigation into potential safety lapses.

A Cessna 172S aircraft carrying four French nationals, aged 22 to 40, crashed shortly after takeoff from Dominica on Sunday afternoon.
The wreckage was discovered Monday on a steep, inaccessible cliffside in Dominica, with all four bodies identified nearby on Tuesday.
Rescue teams were unable to reach the crash site directly due to safety concerns posed by the terrain.
An investigation into the incident has been launched, focusing on potential violations of safety or prudence obligations.
This crash follows a series of similar aviation accidents in the region in recent years, raising broader safety concerns.