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Debris found after medical plane carrying six people went missing off Nantucket

Debris found after medical plane carrying six people went missing off Nantucket

Summary

Debris from a medical transport plane carrying six people has been found off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The plane vanished while flying from Bermuda to Boston, and search teams are still looking for the passengers and crew.

Key Facts

  • The medical transport plane was an air ambulance called a Gulfstream G100.
  • Six people were on board: a patient, a family member, and four crew members.
  • The patient and family member were from Bermuda, and the crew were Canadian citizens.
  • The plane took off late Friday from Bermuda heading to Boston.
  • The aircraft reported electrical problems before disappearing from radar around 1 a.m. local time near Nantucket.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard found debris confirmed to be from the plane and is continuing rescue efforts.
  • Search teams have covered about 1,644 square miles over 27 hours.
  • Bermuda’s government has contacted the families and expressed hope for the safe return of all aboard.
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