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An Ontario-owned air ambulance jet carrying six people from Bermuda to Boston has been reported missing off the coast of Nantucket. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for the Gulfstream G100, which lost contact with the FAA early Saturday morning.
An Ontario-owned air ambulance jet carrying six people from Bermuda to Boston has been reported missing off the coast of Nantucket. The U.S. Coast Guard said it is searching for the plane, which was reported missing early Saturday morning.
Latitude Air Ambulance Jet Missing
The Coast Guard began the search after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reported it had lost contact with the flight around 1:30 a.m. Saturday as it was approaching Boston. The aircraft is a Gulfstream G100 owned by Hamilton company Latitude Air Ambulance. Clarence Togeretz, the company operations manager, told the Canadian Press that the plane was transporting a patient and a family member, along with two pilots and two medical staff.
The four crew members on board are Canadian, he said. The two passengers have been identified as Bermuda nationals. Togeretz said Latitude had been tracking the flight and lost contact with it around 1:30 a.m. Saturday as it was approaching Boston. When the plane failed to reach the tarmac, the company reached out to the U.S. Coast Guard.
He said the company is dealing with the situation with as much positivity and optimism as we can. We are praying for a safe outcome, he said. Togeretz added that this is the first time Latitude Air Ambulance has lost contact with one of its planes. The jet had taken off from Bermuda L.F.
Coast Guard Searches Near Nantucket
Wade International Airport for a nearly two-hour, late-night flight to Boston Logan International Airport, according to FlightAware. According to the website, the plane previous flight took off from Hamilton heading towards Bermuda Friday evening. The search for the jet has included crews in the air and on the water, the Coast Guard said. In its 11:45 a.m. update, the Coast Guard said the effort includes two planes, a search and rescue lifeboat, a helicopter and a cutter.
The search remains ongoing. Ontario air ambulance service provider Ornge said in a statement posted to X that its thoughts are with its colleagues at Latitude Air Ambulance. All of us at Ornge are hopeful the aircraft and all passengers are located safely and quickly, the statement said.
Canada Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon said his department is aware of the situation and that they are closely monitoring the situation in a post to X. My thoughts are with everyone on board, as well as their families, loved ones and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time, he said. We are closely monitoring the situation and are working with the relevant authorities as search and rescue efforts continue. I want to thank all first responders involved for their ongoing efforts.
Bermuda Authorities Monitor Search
A spokesperson on behalf of the Bermuda government confirmed the air ambulance departure from Bermuda to Boston this morning in a post to X. Officials said they have been in contact with the families of those on board and remain in contact with overseas authorities coordinating the search. In a statement, Bermuda Premier David Burt said his thoughts are with everyone on board and their families during this deeply worrying time.
We are praying that all six people will be found safe, and we thank the search and rescue crews for their continuing efforts, Burt said. With files from The Associated Press and the Canadian Press.
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