In brief
A Gulfstream G‑100 air ambulance carrying six people disappeared off the coast of Nantucket after losing contact around 01:00 GMT. The United States Coast Guard halted its search late Sunday, confirming the crew and patient were likely lost. The flight, operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, had departed Bermuda at 23:40 UTC‑5 and was bound for Boston’s Logan Airport. Flight data shows a sudden altitude loss before communications failed, and investigators are investigating a possible electrical fault. The company and families are mourning the tragedy while authorities continue to search the debris field.
A Gulfstream G‑100 aircraft operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, carrying four Canadian nationals, two Bermudian nationals, a patient and a relative, disappeared while en route from Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport to Boston’s Logan International Airport on Saturday morning.
Flight records show the plane lost contact just after 01:00 GMT and the United States Coast Guard later ceased its search off Nantucket. Authorities confirmed a "debris field" belonging to the aircraft on Saturday evening, indicating a fatal crash.
Reports from flight data and radio transmissions suggest a sudden drop of altitude from around 7,300 m to 3,300 m before communications failed. Air traffic control exchanged urgent messages with the pilot, who ultimately declared an emergency.
Latitude Air Ambulance stated that the six people aboard were "presumed dead" and pledged support to their families. The company will cooperate with ongoing investigations to determine the cause of the accident.
The tragedy highlights the risks of medical transport flights and the importance of comprehensive safety checks.
