Search Flies in New England as Medical Plane Vanishes

Sun Oct 04 2026 02:39:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A Gulfstream medical jet carrying six people disappeared off the coast of Massachusetts, sparking a coast‑guard hunt that is still underway.

A Gulfstream G‑100 carrying two pilots and two Canadian medical staff vanished after leaving Bermuda on its way to Boston. Flight logs show a sudden drop in altitude before communications cut. The FAA and U.S. Coast Guard are searching the waters around Nantucket. Early reports hint at electrical trouble or a possible emergency declaration. Rescue teams remain on standby as the search sweeps the Atlantic.

Lost medical jet in the Atlantic — A Gulfstream jet seen off Nantucket before it disappeared. © Getty Images

Missing Medical Plane Search Intensifies

US authorities are racing to locate a medical aircraft that vanished early Saturday morning off the coast of Massachusetts. The Gulfstream G‑100, carrying six people, lost contact after lower‑altitude descent, prompted an emergency declaration.

Flight Path & Timeline

Departed Bermuda at 23:40 local time on Sunday evening.
Scheduled to land at Boston Logan International Airport by 1:30 EDT.
Cut off on unknown cause after a swift drop from 7,300 m to 3,300 m.

Current Search Efforts

The U.S. Coast Guard and FAA are coordinating an air‑and‑water search around Nantucket. Early reports cite an “electrical issue” and loss of radio/radar. Rescuers remain ready as they scan the Atlantic for any sign of the missing jet.

Who’s Inside?

The crew includes two pilots and two Canadian medical staff, with plans to transport a patient and relative from Bermuda—all non‑Canadian. Knowing the passengers may shift the search focus toward civilian medical aid operations.

Stay tuned to snapshots, updates, and interactive maps as the search continues.