An air ambulance flying from Bermuda to Boston has gone missing, prompting the US coastguard to dispatch air and surface crews to search near Nantucket, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- An air ambulance went missing during a flight from Bermuda to Boston, according to Al Jazeera.
- The US coastguard has dispatched air and surface crews to search for the plane.
- The coastguard says the search is near Nantucket.
An air ambulance has gone missing during a flight from Bermuda to Boston, triggering a search-and-rescue operation led by the US coastguard, according to Al Jazeera.
The US coastguard says it has dispatched both air and surface crews to search for the aircraft near Nantucket.
Air ambulances are specialised aircraft used to transport patients requiring urgent medical care, typically carrying medical personnel alongside flight crew. The source did not specify how many people were aboard the missing plane.
No further details about the cause of the disappearance, the number or condition of those on board, or the type of aircraft involved were provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
A missing aircraft prompts urgent search-and-rescue efforts, with lives potentially at stake. Incidents involving air ambulances can also raise questions about the safety of medical transport flights over open water.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the search for the missing air ambulance taking place?
The US coastguard is searching in waters near Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, according to Al Jazeera.
Who is leading the search operation?
The US coastguard has dispatched air and surface crews to search for the missing plane.
Where was the flight travelling from and to?
The air ambulance was flying from Bermuda to Boston when it went missing.
Timeline
- Air ambulance missing on flight from Bermuda to Boston
Al Jazeera: The US coastguard says it has dispatched air and surface crews to search for the plane near Nantucket.