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aviation-safety5 days ago•1 min saved

Latitude Air Ambulance Jet Crash: Six Presumed Dead After Bermuda-Boston Flight

A Canadian-operated medical jet carrying six people crashed off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, early Saturday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search after 66 hours, confirming that all occupants are presumed dead. The aircraft, a Gulfstream G100 operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, lost contact with air traffic control while flying from Bermuda to Boston. Investigators from Canada and the United States are now focusing on recovery efforts and determining the cause of the crash, which may have involved electrical failures and severe weather.

via NBC News|

#aviation-safety #bermuda #gulfstream-g100

world5 days ago•0 min saved

US Coast Guard ends search for six aboard crashed Bermuda-Boston medical jet

The US Coast Guard suspended its 66-hour search for a medical jet that crashed off Nantucket, Massachusetts, after confirming debris from the aircraft. Six people, including four Canadian crew members and two Bermudian passengers, are presumed dead. The flight from Bermuda to Boston lost contact early Saturday morning after the pilot reported electrical issues and a steep descent.

via Al Jazeera|

#aviation-safety #bermuda #latitude-air-ambulance

world6 days ago

Latitude Air Ambulance declares six presumed dead after Coast Guard halts search for missing Bermuda-Boston jet

The US Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing medical evacuation aircraft on Sunday evening, following the discovery of debris off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Gulfstream G-100, operated by Canadian firm Latitude Air Ambulance, vanished early Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board. Latitude has since declared the four crew members and two passengers presumed dead. The plane lost contact after reporting electrical failures and a rapid descent, prompting a multi-day search that covered thousands of square miles. No survivors were found, and next of kin have been notified.

via The Guardian|

#aviation #bermuda #latitude-air-ambulance

aviation-safety6 days ago

US Coast Guard confirms debris from missing Bermuda-Boston medical jet off Nantucket

The US Coast Guard confirmed finding debris from a missing medical evacuation jet off Nantucket, Massachusetts, on October 3, 2026. The Gulfstream G-100, operated by Canada-based Latitude Air Ambulance, lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board. Search operations involving ships, helicopters, and planes are ongoing, with next of kin notified and a press conference scheduled for Sunday.

via Al Jazeera|

#aviation-accident #aviation-safety #bermuda

accidents-and-incidents6 days ago

Coast Guard locates debris from missing Bermuda-Boston medical jet off Nantucket

A Gulfstream G-100 medical evacuation aircraft carrying six people has gone missing off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The U.S. Coast Guard has located a debris field in the search area and is continuing operations to find survivors. The flight, operated by Canadian firm Latitude Air Ambulance, departed Bermuda early Saturday morning for Boston. The FAA lost contact with the aircraft shortly after 1:20 a.m. ET. The four crew members and two passengers are reported to be Canadian and Bermudian nationals, respectively. Bermuda’s government has contacted families, and a press conference is scheduled for Sunday morning.

via wcvb.com|

#accidents-and-incidents #aviation-accident #bermuda

world6 days ago•5 min saved

Debris Confirmed from Missing Medical Jet Off Nantucket as Search Continues

US authorities have confirmed finding debris from a Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft that went missing with six people on board while flying from Bermuda to Boston. The plane lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday morning, and the US Coast Guard is continuing a multi-asset search off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Next of kin for the four Canadian and two Bermudian individuals on board have been notified, and a further update is expected on Sunday.

via BBC|

#aviation #bermuda #massachusetts

world17 days ago•17 min saved

Thomas Gigler, 56, identified as father of three who went overboard from Carnival Panorama

Thomas Gigler, a 56-year-old computer programmer from Redlands, California, was identified as the passenger who went overboard from the Carnival Panorama on September 20. He was traveling with his wife and three sons for an anniversary trip. The U.S. Coast Guard and Mexican Navy are searching the Pacific, but Gigler is presumed dead. His family says he had no history of mental illness and is struggling to understand why he jumped.

via The Independent|

#carnival-cruise-line #long-beach #redlands

us-news17 days ago

Carnival Panorama passenger vanishes overboard during return voyage from Mexico

A 56-year-old male passenger is missing after going overboard from the Carnival Panorama while it sailed from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Long Beach, California. The incident occurred on the ship's seventh day, prompting a temporary lockdown and a multi-agency search. While the man has not been publicly identified in initial reports, later coverage identifies him as Thomas Gigler, a father of three. The motive remains unclear, and authorities are continuing the search.

via theguardian.com|

#carnival-cruise-line #long-beach #missing-person

crime-and-public-safety17 days ago•2 min saved

Carnival Panorama passenger identified as Redlands father of three after overboard incident

Thomas Gigler, a 56-year-old computer programmer from Redlands, California, has been identified as the passenger who went overboard from the Carnival Panorama on Saturday. Gigler was traveling with his wife, Michelle, and three sons for an anniversary trip. The ship, returning from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Long Beach, confirmed via CCTV that Gigler left the 11th deck. The U.S. and Mexican Coast Guards are searching the area, but Gigler is presumed dead. His family disputes claims of marital strife, stating he had no history of mental illness and may have suffered a sudden mental break.

via New York Post|

#carnival-cruise-line #crime-and-public-safety #long-beach

politics1 month ago•24 min saved

DHS Secretary Mullin’s Coast Guard flight makes emergency landing after engine failure

A U.S. Coast Guard plane carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing near Washington after reporting a right-engine failure. The pilot declared an emergency and sought landing at Reagan National Airport around 1:30 p.m.; Mullin said the single-engine landing went smoothly, and the flight—with 14 people aboard—was uneventful.

via The Washington Post|

#air-travel #aviation-safety-and-security #markwayne-mullin

us-news2 months ago•114 min saved

Zuckerberg’s yacht not tied to skiff distress call, spokesman says

A spokesperson for Mark Zuckerberg said his yacht did not hear a distress call from a small skiff, indicating there was no emergency on board and clarifying the incident as reported by AP and other outlets.

via AP News|

#alaska #mark-zuckerberg #meta-platforms-inc

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Bahamas case widens as Lynette Hooker disappearance is treated as possible foreign murder

U.S. authorities are investigating Lynette Hooker’s Bahamas disappearance as a possible foreign murder of a U.S. national; divers have been dispatched to search new areas using GPS data that reportedly contradicts her husband’s account, after investigators visited the Abaco Inn, with no charges filed.

via CBS News|

#bahamas #foreign-murder #gps-data

military7 months ago•10 min saved

Coast Guard pays tribute to Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers after offshore rescue injuries

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician with Air Station Astoria, Oregon, died from injuries sustained during a February offshore rescue of a distressed mariner aboard the motor vessel Momi Arrow about 120 nautical miles west of Cape Flattery. He was honored posthumously with meritorious advancement to Petty Officer 2nd Class and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony, as the Coast Guard conducts an investigation into the cause of his injuries.

via United States Coast Guard News (.mil)|

#air-station-astoria #distinguished-flying-cross #military

world9 months ago•5 min saved

US and Russia escalate Caribbean oil tensions amid tanker seizures

Scottish First Minister John Swinney supports US-led sanctions enforcement against Russia following the seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker, Marinera, accused of evading sanctions and linked to Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. The operation involved military aircraft landing at Scottish airports, with UK and US cooperation, though Scotland was not briefed beforehand. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal activities of Russia's shadow fleet amid broader geopolitical tensions.

via BBC|

#russia #sanctions #scottish-airports

world9 months ago•24 min saved

U.S. Intensifies Efforts to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tankers Amid Regional Tensions

The US Coast Guard seized two Russian-linked oil tankers attempting to bypass sanctions, while ongoing negotiations in Paris aim to establish security guarantees for Ukraine. Russian forces face difficulties in replenishing reserves and suffer casualties, with Ukrainian forces conducting strikes against Russian infrastructure and advancing in certain areas. The conflict continues with complex military and diplomatic developments.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#russian-military-reserves #russian-sanctions #ukraine-negotiations