Coast Guard Finds Debris of Missing Air Ambulance Near Nantucket

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The U.S. Coast Guard has located debris from a missing medical transport aircraft off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, as search efforts for the six people aboard continue. The debris field was confirmed to be from the Gulfstream G100 aircraft, which was last seen en route from Bermuda to Boston.

Search for Missing Crew Intensifies

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notified the Coast Guard on Saturday that they had lost contact with the aircraft, tail number C-GRJP, while traveling from Bermuda to Boston. According to flight data, the aircraft departed Bermuda’s only airport on St. David’s Island at 12:41 a.m. local time on Saturday.

The aircraft was cruising at 24,000 feet before rapidly descending several thousand feet around 1:05 a.m. The FAA lost contact shortly after and issued an alert at 1:20 a.m. This prompted a multi-agency search involving the U.S. Coast Guard, Massachusetts authorities, and the New York Air National Guard.

Details About the Aircraft and Its Crew

The Gulfstream G100, operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, an Ontario-based medical evacuation company, was described as an “air ambulance” in a Coast Guard statement. The aircraft was carrying two Canadian pilots, two Canadian medical staff members, and two Bermuda nationals, all of whom remain unaccounted for.

The Coast Guard has deployed the cutter William Sparling to continue search efforts. The search is ongoing as authorities work to determine the cause of the aircraft’s disappearance and locate the missing individuals.

Continued Search and Updates

Crews are working tirelessly to recover any additional debris and locate the missing people. The Coast Guard has released updates on the situation, emphasizing the importance of the search and the need for public awareness. As the search continues, families and authorities await further developments in the case.

Source: OANN

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