The U.S. Coast Guard announced Saturday that a search operation is under way for a Gulfstream G100 twin‑engine jet that lost contact early in the morning while en route from Bermuda to Boston. Six individuals were on board the aircraft when it disappeared off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Search effort details
Coast Guard officials from the Northeast District said both air assets and surface vessels have been dispatched to the area surrounding Nantucket Island. The agency is coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other federal partners to cover a broad sweep of the Atlantic waters where the jet was last tracked.
According to FlightAware data, the aircraft departed Bermuda International Airport at 11:41 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday night. The FAA reported that contact with the plane was lost shortly after takeoff on Saturday morning, prompting the Coast Guard’s rapid response.
Who was on board
The flight was carrying six occupants, though the identities of the passengers have not been released. The Coast Guard has not provided further details about the crew or the purpose of the trip beyond the scheduled destination of Boston.
Official response
Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were contacted for comment, but neither agency responded at the time of this report. The Coast Guard emphasized that the search is ongoing and that updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
What residents can expect
Local authorities on Nantucket have been briefed on the situation, and residents are being asked to stay clear of any designated search zones. The Coast Guard’s presence in the area may affect marine traffic and recreational boating for the duration of the operation.
As the investigation unfolds, the Coast Guard will continue to work with federal aviation officials to determine the cause of the loss of contact and to locate the missing jet. The public is encouraged to monitor official channels for further updates.
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