Air Ambulance Gulfstream Jet Missing on Bermuda‑to‑Boston Flight
A Canadian‑registered Gulfstream air ambulance carrying six people went missing on a flight from Bermuda to Boston.
In Brief
- •A Canadian‑registered Gulfstream air ambulance carrying six people went missing on a flight from Bermuda to Boston.
- •US Coast Guard dispatched air and surface crews to search near Nantucket after the FAA lost contact with the aircraft.
- •The jet departed Bermuda at 12:41 am local time (03:41 GMT) and was last heard at 24,000 ft before descending 13,000 ft in about two minutes.
- •The pilot declared an emergency before contact was lost; the NTSB is gathering information.
- •Bermuda and Canadian officials are monitoring the situation, but no update has been released yet.
Why It Matters
The disappearance of a medical evacuation aircraft raises serious concerns about aviation safety and the coordination of international search and rescue operations. The incident underscores the risks faced by air ambulance services that transport patients across international borders and highlights the need for robust communication protocols during flight emergencies.
Key Details
- People on board
- 6 (4 crew, 2 passengers)
- Aircraft type
- Gulfstream jet
- Departure time
- 12:41 am local (03:41 GMT) Saturday
- Last known altitude
- 24,000 ft
- Search area
- Near Nantucket, Massachusetts
Context & Background
The flight departed from Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport en route to Boston, carrying a medical evacuation crew and patients.
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