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In Dominica, rescue teams have called off the search for victims of a single engine aircraft that plunged into the sea shortly after take-off from the Douglas Charles Airport on Sunday night.<\/p>

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The police have recovered debris, but the bodies of the four passengers and two pilots have not been found.<\/p>\n

French authorities in a statement said a 16 year old, his 55 year old parents and another individual were on the flight.<\/p>

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It was reported that air controllers had lost contact with the aircraft shortly after take-off and the pilot had failed to make contact with local and French air traffic controllers.<\/p>

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The aircraft was carrying persons to Dominica for a day-long visit.<\/p>\n

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