Coast Guard Launches Search for Missing Gulfstream Jet Near Nantucket

Coast Guard searches for missing Gulfstream jet off Nantucket after losing contact from Bermuda to Boston.

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Boston, United States — The U.S. Coast Guard has initiated a search operation for a Gulfstream G100 aircraft that lost communication with air traffic controllers on Saturday morning while en route from Bermuda to Boston.

The aircraft, which was carrying six individuals, is the focus of an ongoing effort involving both air and surface units. The current search area is located off the coast of Nantucket, according to the Coast Guard Northeast District in an update shared on X.

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Bermuda, a British overseas territory situated approximately 650 miles from North Carolina, is known for its location in the north Atlantic Ocean. Freddie Clayton, a freelance journalist based in London, reported on the incident.

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