Medical plane goes missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say - CBS News
A medical jet carrying six people went missing near Nantucket, Massachusetts, while traveling from Bermuda to Boston. Debris has been recovered, but search and rescue efforts for the passengers continue.
Why it matters
The disappearance of a medical transport flight involves international coordination and raises concerns regarding aviation safety.
Debris from a medical jet carrying six people that went missing near Nantucket, Massachusetts, while flying from Bermuda to Boston early Saturday was found, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.A debris field that was confirmed to belong to the missing aircraft was found Saturday night, the Coast Guard said in a statement. The search for the missing passengers was still ongoing and would continue overnight. There were four Canadians and two Bermudian nationals on the plane traveling from Bermuda to Boston, the Coast Guard said.
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