All Aboard Aircraft Lost Off US Coast Presumed Dead
The US Coast Guard and the Bermuda Police Service have identified the six people on board the aircraft that lost contact off the US coast.
Authorities have identified the six people who lost their lives in the crash of an air ambulance that lost contact and experienced a sudden loss of altitude off the US coast.
Identities of Those On Board Confirmed
The Bermuda Police Service identified two Bermudian citizens on board: 66-year-old Marilyn Lavonne Bean and her 41-year-old son, Sergio Wayne Lottimore. Meanwhile, the US Coast Guard announced that the deceased Canadian citizens were Philip Gregory Childerhose, Thomas Henry Farquhar, Sarah Jane Paton, and Jolene Beth Weir.
Statement from Latitude Air Ambulance
In a statement, Latitude Air Ambulance President Peter Byl stated that the incident was an indescribable loss for the families and company employees. Byl emphasized that their focus is on supporting the families and employees while cooperating with the authorities.
Aircraft Route and Crew Information
The aircraft, belonging to the Canadian company that operates international medical flights, had traveled to Bermuda to pick up a patient and a relative. It was reported that the Canadian team on board consisted of two pilots and two medical personnel.
Sudden Altitude Loss During Flight
According to FlightAware data, the aircraft experienced a sudden drop from approximately 7,300 meters to 3,300 meters before communication was completely lost. Radio transmission logs cited by the Boston Globe revealed that communication issues occurred between the pilot and the air traffic controller.