Early Saturday morning, an air‑ambulance jet departed Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport bound for Boston, only to lose contact over the Atlantic near Nantucket, Massachusetts. The aircraft, a Canadian‑registered Gulfstream G100, was carrying six people – four crew members and two passengers.
Emergency call and loss of contact
Air‑traffic control recordings released by LiveATC.net captured a tense exchange moments before the aircraft disappeared. A controller asked, “Roger, you said you’re coming in blind. Is that what you said?” The pilot’s response was inaudible, and the controller later confirmed the pilot was declaring an emergency before the transmission ceased.
International response
Transport Canada confirmed that four of the six occupants were Canadian nationals. Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon posted on X that Canada is closely monitoring the situation and working with U.S. authorities on the search and rescue operation.
The U.S. Coast Guard, acting on a report from the Federal Aviation Administration, deployed aircraft and vessels to scour the waters surrounding Nantucket. The agency emphasized that the search effort remains ongoing and that crews are operating both in the air and on the sea.
Investigation underway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it is gathering information about the incident but has no further updates at this time. The agency will conduct a full investigation once the aircraft is located.
Authorities have asked the public to report any sightings of the missing jet or debris in the area. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Coast Guard’s dedicated hotline.
What this means for the community
While the incident is a tragic reminder of the risks faced by emergency medical transport crews, the swift, coordinated response by federal, state and Canadian agencies underscores the commitment to protecting lives and ensuring rapid assistance in maritime emergencies.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
