Rescuers suspend search for survivors 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.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:29:18 UTC.

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