An air ambulance operated by Hamilton-based Latitude Air Ambulance is missing off the coast of Nantucket after losing contact with air traffic controllers during a flight from Bermuda to Boston.
The U.S. Coast Guard said Saturday, October 3, 2026, that air and surface crews were searching for the Gulfstream G100, which had six people aboard.
The aircraft departed L.F.
Wade International Airport in Bermuda shortly after midnight and was expected to arrive at Boston Logan International Airport at about 1:30 a.m.
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Air Ambulance: What is known about the flight
The aircraft is registered in Canada as C-GRJP and is operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, a medical transport company based at Hamilton International Airport in Ontario.
Latitude said the flight was carrying two pilots, two medical crew members, a patient and a family member.
The four crew members are Canadian, while the two passengers are Bermudian nationals, according to the company.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a search-and-rescue alert after contact with the aircraft was lost early Saturday as it approached the Boston area.
The Coast Guard said the search area was south of Nantucket, an island roughly 150 kilometres southeast of Boston.
Search effort under way
The response includes crews from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod and Station Brant Point on Nantucket.
Aircraft and vessels involved in the search include an MH-60 helicopter, an HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft, a C-130 aircraft, a 47-foot motor lifeboat and the Coast Guard cutter William Sparling.
Officials have not publicly confirmed the aircraft’s condition, the precise location where contact was lost or whether any wreckage has been located.
The Coast Guard has not announced the identities of the people aboard.
Latitude said it was working with authorities and hoping for a safe outcome for everyone on the flight.
Aircraft and operator
Latitude Air Ambulance provides medical evacuation and patient-repatriation flights from its Ontario base.
The company’s fleet includes Gulfstream G100 aircraft, which are used for longer-distance medical transport, as well as other aircraft configured for patient care.
The company has described its operations as serving patients travelling internationally for emergency treatment, repatriation or specialized medical care.
The aircraft’s route from Bermuda to Boston is a regular North Atlantic medical transport corridor, connecting the island with hospitals and air links in the northeastern United States.
What happens next
Search crews are expected to continue working in the waters south of Nantucket as authorities refine the aircraft’s last known position.
Investigators will also review air traffic control records, radar information, flight-tracking data, radio communications and the aircraft’s maintenance history.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA are gathering information, while Canadian authorities are expected to assist because the aircraft is Canadian-registered and operated by an Ontario company.
Until authorities locate the aircraft or release additional evidence, the cause of the lost communication remains unknown.
The incident remains an active search-and-rescue operation, and officials have cautioned that details may change as crews report new information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the air ambulance flying from Bermuda to Boston?
The aircraft lost contact with air traffic controllers early Saturday, October 3, 2026, while travelling toward Boston. A search was launched off Nantucket.
How many people were on the missing aircraft?
Six people were aboard: two pilots, two medical crew members, a patient and a family member.
Who operated the missing air ambulance?
The aircraft was operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, a Hamilton, Ontario-based medical transport company.
Where is the search taking place?
The U.S. Coast Guard said crews were searching waters south of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Has the cause of the incident been confirmed?
No. Authorities had not confirmed the cause of the lost contact or publicly reported the aircraft’s condition as of the latest update.
Fact-Checked: Key flight, passenger, operator and search details were checked against U.S. Coast Guard, FAA-related and Latitude Air Ambulance information available on October 3, 2026.
Disclaimer: This is a developing search-and-rescue operation, and details may change as authorities release further information.