The medical plane belonging to Latitude Air Ambulance, which lost contact with air traffic control while flying from Bermuda to Boston last night with six passengers on board, suddenly lost communication. The flight, which took off at 12:41 AM local time from Bermuda, included four Canadians and two others.
Flight details and disappearance report
According to information obtained from the flight tracking website FlightAware, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) when it suddenly descended to 13,000 feet within minutes. The last contact made with air traffic control indicated an emergency situation, but no response was received from the pilot.
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Canada's Minister of Transport, Steven McKinnon, stated in a statement that he is aware of reports regarding the disappearance of the aircraft and expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of those on board. He noted that all efforts to locate the aircraft are ongoing.
Search and rescue efforts
U.S. Coast Guard forces quickly dispatched air and surface teams to the search area after receiving news of the disappearance. Searches are currently underway near Nantucket Island, located south of Massachusetts. Weather conditions in Nantucket have been reported as clear on Saturday, which may assist in the search operations.
The Bermuda government is also in contact with U.S. officials and the families of the passengers. David Burt, the Prime Minister of Bermuda, stated in a statement that they are praying for the safety of the six individuals on the plane.
So far, Latitude Air Ambulance has not responded to inquiries regarding the incident, and it is unclear what factors led to the loss of communication with the aircraft. Search efforts continue, and further reports will be released on this matter.
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