An Ontario air ambulance operated by Latitude Air Ambulance has gone missing off the coast of Massachusetts while approaching the Boston area, U.S. authorities said, prompting an international search for the six people on board.
Flight lost contact near Boston
Latitude operations manager Clarence Togeretz told The Canadian Press the aircraft was transporting a patient and a family member, alongside two pilots and two medical staff. The company said contact with the flight was lost at about 1:30 a.m. as it neared Boston. When the plane failed to reach its destination, Latitude contacted the U.S. Coast Guard.
“We’re praying for a safe outcome,” Togeretz said, adding the company was “dealing with the situation with as much positivity and optimism as we can.”
According to the company, the four crew members are Canadian and the two passengers are nationals of Bermuda. Latitude provides worldwide emergency medical flights, and the operations manager said this was the first time the company had lost contact with a plane.
Search response and government monitoring
The U.S. Coast Guard reported deploying a multi‑asset response. Officials said the operation includes two aircraft, two boats and a helicopter team assisting in the search.
| Detail | Number |
|---|---|
| People on board | 6 |
| Canadian crew | 4 |
| Bermuda passengers | 2 |
| Search assets reported | 2 aircraft, 2 boats, 1 helicopter |
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said his office is closely monitoring the situation and is working with authorities as the search continues. The Bermuda premier also confirmed his government is in contact with the families and U.S. search teams.
Ontario’s air ambulance provider Ornge posted on social media that it hopes “the aircraft and all passengers are located safely and quickly.” Latitude told The Canadian Press it is in contact with Transport Canada; the federal agency had not provided an immediate comment.
Local impact and what to expect next
Search operations in coastal waters can be prolonged and complex, involving coordination between U.S. federal agencies and international partners when foreign nationals are involved. Officials typically issue updates as new information becomes available; families of those on board may be notified directly by governments or the operator.
- Expect updates from the U.S. Coast Guard and Latitude Air Ambulance as the search progresses.
- Transport Canada and the Canadian government may release additional statements given the Canadian crew involved.
- Local emergency responders in Massachusetts are likely to maintain on‑scene search operations until assets are stood down or the incident is resolved.
The incident was first reported by The Canadian Press. InfoRadar will continue to follow developments and publish confirmed updates from authorities.
