Debris Found South of Nantucket as Search Continues for Missing Medical Jet Carrying 6
The U.S. Coast Guard provided an update Sunday morning from Coast Guard Base Boston regarding the active search for six people aboard a medical transport aircraft that disappeared early Saturday during a flight from Bermuda to Boston.
Search Operations & Debris Discovery
- Massive Search Area: Crews led by Rear Adm. Matthew Lake, commander of the Coast Guard Northeast District, have searched approximately 2,840 square miles over 53 hours using fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, boats, and Coast Guard cutters.
- Debris Field Identified: Search crews located a debris field associated with the missing Gulfstream G100 in waters south of Nantucket.
- Sonar Deployed: The ocean floor in the debris area is roughly 80 to 90 feet deep, and teams are utilizing sonar equipment to conduct underwater searches.
- Active Rescue Mission: Capt. John McTamney, chief of response for the Northeast District, emphasized that crews will continue saturating the area as long as there is any possibility of surface survivors. Weather conditions have not significantly hindered rescue operations.
Onboard Details & Multi-Agency Support
The Canadian-registered air ambulance was en route to Boston for medical care when contact was lost. The six individuals onboard include:
- Crew: Four Canadian crew members (two pilots and two medical personnel).
- Passengers: Two Bermudian nationals (a patient and the patient’s relative).
The operation involves extensive multi-agency coordination, including Coast Guard units, the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing, and Massachusetts state authorities. Families of those on board are receiving continuous updates as the search remains ongoing.
