Debris field confirmed in Nantucket waters from missing aircraft
Debris field from missing medical aircraft confirmed off Nantucket.
Event / Disaster
Gulfstream G100 Aircraft Disappearance
Gulfstream G100 aircraft operated by Latitude Air Ambulance disappeared off Nantucket, Massachusetts early Saturday morning while traveling from Bermuda to Boston with six people aboard. The aircraft rapidly descended and lost radar contact around 1:23 a.m. ET. U.S. Coast Guard and FAA launched search and rescue operations.
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2026-10-04 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Canadian government engaged in search and rescue efforts for missing aircraft
Canadian Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon confirmed that four Canadian nationals were among the six people on board the missing aircraft. Canada stated it was working with relevant authorities as search and rescue efforts continued throughout the night near Nantucket.
Bermuda government engaged in response to missing aircraft incident
The Bermuda government confirmed that two Bermudian nationals were among the passengers on the missing aircraft. Bermuda Premier David Burt stated the government was in contact with U.S. authorities and the families of the passengers, expressing hope that all six people would be found safe.
Debris field confirmed from missing medical aircraft off Nantucket
The U.S. Coast Guard located and confirmed a debris field associated with the missing Gulfstream aircraft off the coast of Nantucket. The debris was found several hours after the Federal Aviation Administration reported losing contact with the aircraft early Saturday morning.
Air traffic controller audio reveals communication difficulties before aircraft disappeared
Audio recordings from Boston Logan International Airport air traffic control revealed communication difficulties between the controller and the Gulfstream pilots. The controller asked the pilot if they were 'coming in blind' and inquired whether the aircraft was declaring an emergency. No response was heard from the pilots after this exchange.
Medical transport plane disappears off Nantucket coast with six people aboard
A Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft disappeared off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts after air traffic controllers lost contact with the flight around 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2026. The aircraft was registered to Latitude Air Ambulance and was traveling from Bermuda to Boston. The plane was carrying six people: four Canadian nationals and two Bermudian nationals. The aircraft departed Bermuda at 12:41 a.m. on Saturday and was flying at 24,000 feet before descending approximately 13,000 feet in about two minutes before contact was lost.
Medical aircraft from Bermuda with six people aboard lost contact off northeastern United States coast
A Gulfstream G100 medical evacuation aircraft operated by Canadian company Latitude Air Ambulance departed from Bermuda bound for Boston with six people aboard: two pilots, two medical personnel, one patient, and one family member. Contact with the aircraft was lost at approximately 1:30 AM local time (5:30 GMT) on October 3, 2026. The aircraft was carrying four Canadian nationals and two Bermudian nationals.
Latitude Air Ambulance operates medical evacuation and repatriation flights
Latitude Air Ambulance is a Canadian-based company that operates a fleet of ten aircraft dedicated to medical evacuation and patient repatriation flights. The company was operating the Gulfstream G100 that went missing on October 3, 2026.
US Coast Guard discovers debris from missing medical aircraft
The US Coast Guard announced on October 3, 2026 that they had discovered debris from the missing Gulfstream G100 medical aircraft off the northeastern coast of the United States. The discovery was made after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notified the Coast Guard that contact had been lost with the aircraft early on October 3.
Missing aircraft operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, a medical transport company
The missing Gulfstream G100 is owned and operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, an Ontario-based medical transportation company that specializes in transporting patients requiring specialized care. The aircraft was conducting a medical evaluation mission in Bermuda prior to the disappearance. The company's Director of Flight Operations, Clarence Togeretz, confirmed the aircraft was carrying out medical operations.
Gulfstream G100 aircraft disappears en route from Bermuda to Boston with six people aboard
A Canadian-registered Gulfstream G100 twin-engine jet with six people on board disappeared off the coast of Nantucket early Saturday morning. The aircraft, operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, departed from L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda at 11:41 p.m. ET on Friday and was en route to Boston Logan International Airport. The FAA lost contact with the aircraft around 1:20-1:23 a.m. ET. Flight data showed the aircraft descended from 23,500 feet to 11,000 feet in approximately three minutes before the final radar contact. The aircraft consisted of four Canadian crew members and two Bermuda national passengers.
U.S. Coast Guard launches search and rescue operation for missing aircraft
The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District deployed multiple air and surface crews to search an area off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts following the disappearance of the Gulfstream G100. The FAA issued a Search and Rescue Alert Notice (ALNOT) and coordinated with the Rescue Coordination Center and Coast Guard to locate the missing aircraft. The search began early Saturday morning after the aircraft failed to arrive at Boston Logan International Airport.
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Canada and Bermuda coordinate response to aircraft disappearance
Canadian and Bermuda governments coordinate international response to missing aircraft incident.
Audio recordings reveal communication breakdown before aircraft vanished
Air traffic control audio reveals communication failures preceded the aircraft's disappearance.
Latitude Air Ambulance operates critical medical evacuation missions
Latitude Air Ambulance operates Canadian-based medical evacuation and repatriation flight services.
Coast Guard discovers debris from missing medical aircraft
Coast Guard discovers debris from missing medical aircraft in northeastern U.S. search area.
Coast Guard Launches Rescue Operation for Missing Medical Transport Aircraft
Coast Guard launched search for missing Gulfstream G100 medical transport aircraft with six aboard between Bermuda and Boston.