Latitude Air Ambulance investigators are moving into the recovery and evidence-gathering phase after a Canadian-registered medical jet crashed off Nantucket, Massachusetts, killing all six people aboard.
The Gulfstream G100, registered as C-GRJP, disappeared over international waters on October 3, 2026, during a flight from St. George’s, Bermuda, to the Boston area.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the crew reported electrical difficulties before the aircraft began a rapid descent and lost contact with air traffic control south of Nantucket.
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Latitude Air Ambulance crash investigation begins
The TSB, which is leading the investigation because Canada is the aircraft’s state of registry, deployed a team to Massachusetts on October 8.
Investigators are assisting with aircraft recovery efforts and gathering information in coordination with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, which is participating as an accredited representative.
The TSB said its mandate is to advance transportation safety, not to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.
The investigation is classified as a category 3 occurrence, a designation generally used for focused investigations that examine a limited number of safety issues.
Six people were aboard the medical flight
The aircraft was carrying four Canadian crew members and two Bermudian nationals.
Bermuda’s government identified the two passengers as Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her son, Sergio Wayne Lottimore, and confirmed their deaths in a condolence statement issued on October 7.
The names of the four Canadian crew members have not been identified in the official information reviewed for this update.
The flight was operating as a medical evacuation service between Bermuda and Boston when the aircraft encountered trouble during its approach to the northeastern United States.
Search suspended after debris was found
U.S. Coast Guard crews located a debris field south of Nantucket and confirmed that it was associated with the missing aircraft.
The multi-agency search was suspended after approximately 66 hours, with crews covering about 4,445 square miles of ocean.
No survivors were located during the search, and next of kin were notified.
The decision ended the active search-and-rescue operation but did not end the broader investigation into what happened during the aircraft’s final minutes.
What investigators will examine next
Investigators are expected to examine recovered aircraft components, flight and maintenance records, communications, weather information and the aircraft’s electrical systems.
The reported electrical difficulties will be an important line of inquiry, but the TSB has not identified a cause for the crash.
Investigators will also work to establish a detailed timeline from the aircraft’s departure in Bermuda to the loss of contact south of Nantucket.
The TSB’s investigation process includes field work, technical analysis and the preparation of a final report.
The board may issue safety communications before the final report if investigators identify an urgent risk that requires attention.
Why Canada is leading the investigation
International aviation rules generally place responsibility for an investigation with the country where the aircraft is registered.
Because C-GRJP was registered in Canada, the TSB is leading the work while receiving assistance from U.S. authorities and other agencies as required.
The accident occurred in international waters off Massachusetts, adding to the need for coordination between Canadian and U.S. investigators.
The TSB said the investigation could take considerable time as crews recover evidence, assess technical findings and reconstruct the aircraft’s final flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the Latitude Air Ambulance aircraft?
The Canadian-registered Gulfstream G100 disappeared on October 3, 2026, while flying from Bermuda to Boston. Investigators say the crew reported electrical difficulties before the aircraft descended rapidly and lost contact with air traffic control.
How many people were aboard the aircraft?
Six people were aboard, including four Canadian crew members and two Bermudian passengers.
Who is investigating the Latitude Air Ambulance crash?
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, with assistance from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
Was the aircraft wreckage found?
Search crews found a debris field south of Nantucket and confirmed that it came from the missing aircraft. Recovery and evidence-gathering work is continuing.
What caused the air ambulance crash?
No cause has been established. The reported electrical difficulties are among the issues investigators are expected to examine.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against the Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation file and deployment notice, along with official information from the Government of Bermuda.
Disclaimer: The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and early findings may change as additional aircraft evidence is recovered and analysed.