Coast Guard, partner agencies responds to downed Cessna aircraft 13 miles east of Bay Harbor Island

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Southeast
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Coast Guard, partner agencies responds to downed Cessna aircraft 13 miles east of Bay Harbor Island

 

MIAMI — The Coast Guard hoists one person and is reportedly searching for second Friday approximately 13 miles east of Bay Harbor Island from a reported downed Cessna aircraft.

Watchstanders with Coast Guard Sector Miami were notified by Miami-Dade Police Department of a possible downed two-engine Cessna aircraft with two people reportedly aboard. The Coast Guard launched a Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew and a Coast Guard Station Miami Beach 45-foot Response Boat—Medium to assist. 

The helicopter crew transferred the person to awaiting emergency medical services at Air Station Miami for further medical care.

Also responding are:

  • Miami-Dade Fire Department
  • Miami-Dade Police Department
  • Commercial salvage

As this case continues to develop, future updates will be available on U.S. Coast Guard Southeast Twitter.

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