Latitude Air Ambulance expressed deep sorrow following the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision to halt the search for the crew and passengers of a medical transport jet from Hamilton. The company indicated that the likelihood of survival for the four Canadians and two Bermudians on board is slim. The Gulfstream G100 aircraft, operated by Latitude, went missing during a flight from Bermuda to Boston with a patient, a family member, and crew members.
After an extensive search effort involving fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and ships covering a vast area of 4,445 square miles, debris from the jet was discovered off Nantucket. Despite the recovery of debris, the Coast Guard called off the search on Sunday evening. Rear Adm. Matthew Lake expressed condolences to the affected families and appreciation for the collaborative search efforts.
The Coast Guard revealed plans to collaborate with Massachusetts authorities to deploy sonar-equipped craft to scan the seabed floor in the area where the wreckage was found. Latitude Air Ambulance emphasized its primary concern for the families, friends, and colleagues of the individuals on board the ill-fated jet.
The company mourned the loss of its crew members and vowed to assist their families and employees during this challenging period. Latitude Air Ambulance stressed the importance of privacy for the grieving families and pledged full cooperation with investigative authorities. The company also commended the tireless efforts of search and rescue teams, air traffic controllers, and government agencies involved in the search operation.
Peter Byl, Latitude’s president, described the incident as an incomprehensible tragedy and emphasized the importance of supporting the affected families and cooperating with authorities. The company indicated readiness to provide additional information as the investigation progresses and confirmed by relevant authorities.