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All six passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast

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What happened

The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:00:35 UTC.

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