Coast Guard searches for missing medical jet carrying 6 people

A medical jet carrying six people disappeared after descending at least 9,000 feet in two minutes and flying level for several more minutes.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM EDT

The Coast Guard is searching for a missing medical jet with six people aboard, NPR reported.

Flight data indicates the aircraft descended at least 9,000 feet in two minutes. It then flew level for several more minutes before disappearing.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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