Medical plane with 6 on board missing off Massachusetts 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 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:56:14 UTC.

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