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Six presumed dead as Coast Guard suspends search for missing medical plane near Nantucket

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Updated 5.10.2026
Key Topics & People
United States Coast Guard *Bermuda Latitude Air Ambulance Nantucket Boston

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Human Interest(8)
Avg Factuality:85%
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Story Timeline

Oct 5 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsOct 5

Six presumed dead as Coast Guard suspends search for missing medical plane near Nantucket

The US Coast Guard has suspended its search for survivors of a medical transport plane crash off the coast of Massachusetts. The aircraft, a Gulfstream G100 operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, was en route from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact with ground authorities early Saturday morning. A debris field was located near Nantucket Island later that day. Six people are presumed dead: a patient and their family member, both Bermudan citizens, and a four-person Canadian crew. The plane reported electrical failures and experienced a rapid descent before disappearing from radar. The Coast Guard expressed condolences to the families and will cooperate with investigations into the crash.

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Key Claims

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Six people are presumed dead after a medical transport plane crash off the coast of Massachusetts.

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The aircraft, a Gulfstream G100 operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, was flying from Bermuda to Boston and lost contact with ground authorities.

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The plane reported electrical failures as it neared Nantucket and descended thousands of feet within three minutes before disappearing from radar.

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The passengers included a patient and a family member from Bermuda, and the four-person crew were Canadian citizens.

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Coast Guard Rear Adm Matthew Lake stated, 'Suspending a search is not an easy decision.'

— Coast Guard Rear Adm Matthew Lake

Oct 5 Morning

3 articles|3 sources
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BBC News - WorldOct 5

All six passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast

A Latitude Air Ambulance aircraft, identified as "Heartbeat 104," is presumed to have crashed off the U.S. coast with six people on board. The Canadian company confirmed the loss of two pilots, two medical staff, a patient, and a relative. Flight data indicates the aircraft experienced a significant altitude drop from approximately 7,300 meters to 3,300 meters before losing communication with air traffic control. Radio transmissions suggest communication difficulties between the pilot and the controller, with the controller questioning if the pilot was "coming in blind" and if an emergency was being declared. The pilot's response was inaudible. Latitude Air Ambulance is focusing on supporting the families of those aboard and assisting authorities.

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Al JazeeraOct 5

US coastguard suspends search for six on board crashed medical jet

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for six individuals aboard a medical transport jet that crashed off Nantucket Island. The air ambulance, en route from Bermuda to Boston, disappeared after a steep descent, according to flight-tracking data. Debris confirmed to be from the aircraft was found after approximately 66 hours of searching over 4,445 miles. The jet carried two pilots, two medical staff, a patient, and a patient's relative. The four crew members were Canadian, and the two passengers were Bermudian. Latitude Air Ambulance has stated that the individuals are presumed to have died. The cause of the crash is currently undetermined.

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South China Morning PostOct 5

Search continues for missing Bermuda to Boston flight as crews plan to comb seabed

A search is ongoing off the Massachusetts coast for a Gulfstream G100 air ambulance that disappeared during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. The Federal Aviation Administration lost contact with the aircraft, which was carrying four Canadians and two Bermudian nationals, early Saturday morning. Search crews discovered a debris field off the coast on Saturday. Authorities are planning to comb the seabed as the search continues.

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Key Claims

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The missing aircraft was operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, a Canadian company.

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US Coast Guard suspended search for six people on board a crashed medical jet.

— United States Coast Guard

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Debris found off Nantucket Island confirmed to be from the crashed air ambulance.

— United States Coast Guard

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The Gulfstream G100 carried two pilots, two medical staff, a patient, and a relative.

— Clarence Togeretz, director of flight operations at Latitude Air Ambulance

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The four crew members were Canadian, and the two passengers were Bermudian.

— Authorities

Oct 4 Evening

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Human Interest(2)
Al JazeeraOct 4

Debris found near Nantucket believed to be from missing medical plane

The US Coast Guard has announced that a field of debris discovered near Nantucket is believed to be from an emergency medical plane. This finding is a significant development in the search for the missing aircraft. The Coast Guard is the entity responsible for the search and has made this determination based on the debris recovered. Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the plane's disappearance or the exact nature of the debris are not provided in the article. The location of the debris is confirmed to be near Nantucket.

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The Guardian - World NewsOct 4

Debris found after medical plane carrying six people went missing off Nantucket

A medical transport plane carrying six people, including a patient, a family member, and a four-person crew, vanished over the Atlantic early Saturday during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that debris from the air ambulance, a Gulfstream G100, was found off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Air traffic controllers experienced communication difficulties with the pilot in the final moments before losing contact. The plane reportedly experienced electrical failures and descended rapidly before disappearing from radar. Search efforts by boats, planes, and helicopters are ongoing to locate the six individuals onboard.

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Key Claims

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A field of debris was found near Nantucket.

— US Coast Guard

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Debris from a medical transport plane carrying six people has been found off Nantucket.

— US Coast Guard

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The plane, an air ambulance, was en route from Bermuda to Boston when it went missing.

— US Coast Guard

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The six people on board were a patient, a family member, and a four-person crew.

— Article based on US Coast Guard statement

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The debris is believed to be from an emergency medical plane.

— US Coast Guard

Oct 4 Morning

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Human Interest(1)
Al JazeeraOct 4

Air ambulance missing on flight from Bermuda to Boston

A Canadian-registered air ambulance, a Gulfstream jet operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, has gone missing with six people on board during a flight from Bermuda to Boston. The US Coast Guard, alerted by the FAA on Saturday morning, has dispatched air and surface crews to search for the aircraft near Nantucket, Massachusetts. The plane, carrying four crew members and two passengers, departed Bermuda overnight. Data from FlightAware indicates the aircraft was at 24,000 feet before descending rapidly just before contact was lost. Canada's Minister of Transport confirmed four Canadians were on the flight and stated they are monitoring the situation and working with authorities. The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information.

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Key Claims

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An air ambulance carrying six people has gone missing on a flight from Bermuda to Boston.

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The US Coast Guard has dispatched air and surface crews to search for the plane near Nantucket.

— US Coast Guard

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The Canadian-registered air ambulance jet had four crew members and two passengers on board.

— Bermuda airport's operator, Skyport

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Four Canadians were on the plane.

— Canada's Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon

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The plane descended 13,000ft in about two minutes shortly before flight controllers lost contact.

— FlightAware

Oct 3 Evening

1 articles|1 sources
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The Guardian - World NewsOct 3

US Coast Guard searches for missing air ambulance off coast of Massachusetts

The US Coast Guard is actively searching for a Canadian-registered air ambulance jet that lost contact with the FAA early Saturday morning. The Gulfstream G-100 was en route from Bermuda to Boston with six people onboard, including four crew members and two passengers, for a medical evacuation. The aircraft was reported missing around 1:20 AM local time, and the search is currently concentrated off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Officials believe the plane rapidly descended before losing contact. The FAA is coordinating the search efforts with the Rescue Coordination Center and the US Coast Guard.

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Key Claims

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US Coast Guard is searching for an air ambulance jet with six people onboard that lost contact with the FAA during a flight from Bermuda to Boston.

— US Coast Guard

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The Canadian-registered air ambulance jet had four crew members and two passengers onboard.

— Skyport (Bermuda airport operator)

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The plane was carrying out a medical evacuation in Bermuda.

— Latitude Air Ambulance (via NBC News)

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Officials believe the plane rapidly descended 7,500ft before hitting the water.

— Source with knowledge of the investigation (via ABC News)

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There were no Americans onboard the plane.

— Source with knowledge of the investigation (via ABC News)