safety
Coast Guard searching for plane with 6 aboard that lost contact on trip from Bermuda to Boston
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP via Scripps News Group , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· October 4, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Nashville Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page AP via Scripps News Group, as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Oct 4, 2026 Indexed here Oct 5, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key points Electrical problems were reported by the pilot, who declared an emergency as the plane approached the coast. A sharp descent from cruising altitude was also reported.
A search is underway for an air ambulance that lost contact during a trip from Bermuda to Boston. The plane was carrying six people when it vanished in the waters off Nantucket. Electrical problems were reported by the pilot, who declared an emergency as the plane approached the coast.
The pilot's situation was dire, with possible loss of navigational instruments due to the electrical issues. A sharp descent from cruising altitude was also reported.
Further details about the incident, including air traffic control audio, are available from the source. The Coast Guard is currently searching for the missing plane.
More safety Today’s briefing Local events
Why this story is here
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) reported and published this story. The Nashville selected it, summarised the key facts above, and links to the original. We did not report this story and we added no reporting of our own to it.
About this story
As published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . The Nashville selects stories from publishers’ feeds, summarises them, and links back to the publisher that reported them. We add no reporting of our own. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact the editor .
Category: safety ·
Published: October 4, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A search is underway for an air ambulance that lost contact during a trip from Bermuda to Boston. The plane was carrying six people when it vanished in the waters off Nantucket. Electrical problems…
When was this published? This article was first published on October 4, 2026 by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by AP via Scripps News Group at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more safety coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More safety →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter