Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, tell me about this news today

The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that search crews located a debris field in the Atlantic Ocean south of Nantucket, Massachusetts, linked to a missing medical transport flight with six people on board.

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Key Details of the Incident:

• The Aircraft: The plane is a Canadian-registered Gulfstream G100 air ambulance operated by Latitude Air Ambulance.

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• The Route: It took off late Friday night from L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda en route to Boston Logan International Airport.

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• The Disappearance: Air traffic control lost contact with the aircraft early Saturday morning around 2:00 a.m. after it experienced a sudden drop in altitude.

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• People on Board: Six individuals were confirmed aboardfour Canadian crew members (two pilots and two medical personnel) along with a Bermudian patient and their relative.

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• Search and Rescue Efforts: While the debris field has been located and confirmed, the search for survivors remains active. The Coast Guard deployed multiple aircraft (including HC-144 Ocean Sentry and HC-130 Hercules airplanes, and an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter) alongside maritime vessels such as the cutter William Sparling.

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