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The U.S. Coast Guard launched a search operation early Saturday after a medical evacuation jet carrying six people disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston. The aircraft, a Gulfstream G100, lost contact with air traffic controllers and never arrived at its destination. Search crews are currently focusing their efforts off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Medical Evacuation Flight Goes Missing
The jet belongs to Latitude Air Ambulance, a Canadian medical transportation company. The aircraft was conducting a medical evacuation from Bermuda when it disappeared. Clarence Togeretz, the company’s director of flight operations, confirmed the plane had six people on board.
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Togeretz spoke to NBC News and acknowledged the concern surrounding the aircraft’s silence. “We always get rather concerned when our crew doesn’t report to us in a timely manner,” he said. However, he added cautiously, “that doesn’t mean that the worst has happened.” He also confirmed that Latitude Air Ambulance has an emergency response plan ready for any situation that may arise during its missions.
Latitude Air Ambulance specializes in transporting critically ill or injured patients using specially equipped private aircraft. The company serves private clients, patients requiring advanced medical care unavailable at their original hospital, and insured individuals who fall seriously ill or suffer injuries while abroad.
Search Underway Off Nantucket Coast
The Coast Guard Northeast District confirmed in a post on X that the current search area sits off the coast of Nantucket. Both air and surface crews joined the operation. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 showed multiple aircraft searching south of the island.
Emergency services audio obtained by NBC News asked nearby vessels to keep a “sharp lookout” for any signs of a possible aircraft in the water. Meanwhile, air traffic control audio from Boston appeared to show controllers asking the jet whether it was “coming in blind.” Controllers later asked another aircraft to attempt contact with the missing plane. It remains unclear whether that attempt succeeded.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a search-and-rescue notice for the Gulfstream G100 at 1:20 a.m. ET on Saturday. The FAA said it is coordinating with the Coast Guard and the Rescue Coordination Center to locate the aircraft. The Massachusetts Port Authority, which operates Boston Logan International Airport, also confirmed the plane never arrived as scheduled. A spokesperson said, “Our thoughts are with those on board and their loved ones as the search continues.”
Bermuda Officials Express Concern
Bermuda, a British overseas territory located roughly 650 miles from North Carolina in the North Atlantic, confirmed the aircraft’s disappearance on Saturday. The government posted the confirmation on X, acknowledging the plane had been reported missing.
Bermuda Premier David Burt released a statement expressing his concern for everyone on board. “My thoughts are with everyone on board and their families during this deeply worrying time,” Burt said. He added, “We are praying that all six people will be found safe, and we thank the search and rescue crews for their continuing efforts.”
As of Saturday, search operations for the missing Gulfstream G100 remain active. Authorities have not yet confirmed the fate of the aircraft or those on board.
