Communications with an air ambulance that went missing en route to Boston from Bermuda indicate that the crew declared an emergency prior to losing contact
Communications with an air ambulance that went missing en route to Boston from Bermuda indicate that the crew declared an emergency prior to losing contact.
In a recording of Air Traffic Control trying to reach “Medivac 104”, the controller can be heard responding to the crew, saying “you’re coming in blind, is that what you said?”
Audio from the crew is not on the recording, but the controller then asks if the crew is declaring an emergency.
The controller appears to try and clarify what the pilot is saying.
“You’re coming in a little weak”, he said, “…I didn’t hear what your response was, if you were declaring an emergency or no…”
It appears that another controller then says, “they declare and emergency, and I missed the last part…”
From that point ATC does not seem to be able to hear any further response from the aircraft, and asks other aircraft in the vicinity if they can see the missing plane.
WCVB in Boston reports that Air traffic control said a the air ambulance was experiencing “electric issues” before it went missing off Nantucket early on Saturday.
The twin-jet Gulfstream G100 had departed Bermuda for Boston at approximately 12:41am today, and the Federal Aviation Administration issued a search and rescue alert for the plane at 1:20 am.
The Coast Guard’s response includes crews from Air Station Cape Cod.
Premier of Bermuda, David Burt, said his “thoughts are with everyone on board and their families during this deeply worrying time.”
“We are praying that all six people will be found safe, and we thank the search and rescue crews for their continuing efforts.”
