The Bermuda Police Service identified the Bermudian passengers as 66-year-old Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her 41-year-old son, Sergio Wayne Lottimore
Marilyn LaVonne Bean and Sergio Lottimore pictured together. Image: Photo supplied/Facebook
The Bermudian passengers – a mother and son, on board a medical jet that was lost over the weekend just South of Nantucket Island have been named by local police.
The search carried out by the US Coast Guard had been suspended last night after more than 54 hours of rescue effort.
Jasmine Patterson has the details.
Full statement from the Bermuda Police Service:
The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can now confirm the identities of the two Bermudian Nationals who were on board an aircraft which went missing just off Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, U.S.A., shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as 66-year-old Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her 41-year-old son, Sergio Wayne Lottimore.
The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the U.S. National Transportation and Safety Board, in conjunction with Transport Safety Board, Canada.
A BPS Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to assist the relatives of Ms. Bean and Mr. Lottimore, during this difficult time.
The BPS extends its sincere condolences.
Full statement from Opposition Leader, Ben Smith:
On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms Bean and Mr Lottimore.
This unexpected event has left the island shattered and I pray their loved ones can somehow find peace in this tragedy. There are so many unanswered questions, but as a community, I implore everyone to do what they can to comfort their family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time.
