U.S. Coast Guard Searches for Missing Medical Transfer Plane Near Nantucket
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing medical transfer plane with six people on board that disappeared near Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 3, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard has initiated a search operation for a missing medical transfer plane. The aircraft, which was reportedly carrying six individuals, disappeared from radar near the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Details regarding the exact time of the disappearance or the specific circumstances leading to the loss of contact have not been publicly disclosed. The nature of the medical transfer, including the patient’s condition or destination, was also not immediately available. The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating efforts to locate the missing plane and its occupants.
The search area is focused in the vicinity of Nantucket, a location known for its maritime activity and varied weather conditions. Responders are working to gather information and deploy resources to aid in the search. The identities of the six people on board have not been released.
Further updates are expected as the search progresses and more information becomes available from the U.S. Coast Guard and relevant aviation authorities. The status of the search and any findings are pending.
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