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U.S. Coast Guard launches search for missing medical transport plane
A medical transport aircraft carrying six people has gone missing off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, prompting an immediate search operation by U.S. Coast Guard personnel.
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The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a search operation for a medical transport aircraft that disappeared off Nantucket, Massachusetts, with six people aboard, according to officials.
The aircraft, engaged in a medical transport mission, lost contact during flight operations in the area. Coast Guard units mobilized quickly to the last known position of the aircraft, deploying multiple assets to conduct an extensive search of the surrounding waters.
Details regarding the identities of those aboard, the aircraft's origin and intended destination, and the specific circumstances leading to its disappearance remain under investigation. The Coast Guard has not released further information at this time.
Search and rescue operations remain ongoing as authorities work to locate the aircraft and those aboard. The incident underscores the operational challenges of aviation over open ocean waters and the importance of rapid emergency response protocols in maritime emergencies.