Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, Coast Guard says
Debris has been found of a medical jet carrying six people that went missing near Nantucket, Massachusetts, while flying from Bermuda to Boston early Saturday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The plane was carrying four Canadian and two Bermudian nationals, the Coast Guard disclosed.
The jet was registered to Canada-based Latitude Air Ambulance, according to the tail number provided by the Coast Guard.
Bermuda airport's operator, Skyport, said in a statement to The Associated Press that the plane departed Bermuda's L.F. Wade International Airport overnight for the flight to Massachusetts. The Canadian-registered air ambulance jet had four crew members and two passengers aboard.
"My thoughts are with everyone on board, as well as their families, loved ones and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time," Steve MacKinnon, Canada's minister of transport, said in a statement. "We are closely monitoring the situation and are working with the relevant authorities as search and rescue efforts continue."
"We are praying that all six people will be found safe, and we thank the search and rescue crews for their continuing efforts," Premier David Burt said.
The search was being conducted off the coast of Nantucket, according to the Coast Guard's Northeast District. The Coast Guard outlined the extensive assets involved in the search, including an HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane, HC-130 Hercules airplane, MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat and the FRC William Sparling, a Sentinel-class fast response cutter.
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- Debris has been found of a medical jet carrying six people that went missing near Nantucket, Massachusetts, while flying from Bermuda to Boston early Saturday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The plane was carrying four Canadian and two Bermudian nationals, the Coast Guard disclosed.
- The jet was registered to Canada-based Latitude Air Ambulance, according to the tail number provided by the Coast Guard.
- Bermuda airport's operator, Skyport, said in a statement to The Associated Press that the plane departed Bermuda's L.F. Wade International Airport overnight for the flight to Massachusetts. The Canadian-registered air ambulance jet had four
- "My thoughts are with everyone on board, as well as their families, loved ones and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time," Steve MacKinnon, Canada's minister of transport, said in a statement. "We are closely monitoring the situa