Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry file photo by Aux. Michael Dubin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard along with partner agencies are responding to a downed aircraft Thursday approximately 2 miles east of St. John’s River Inlet.
The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) notified Coast Guard 7th District watchstanders of an aircraft distress call at approximately 9:45 a.m. The Piper PA-46 aircraft was enroute to New Jersey from Orlando with two people on board.
Assisting in the response are:
- Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew
- Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew
- Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft crew
- Coast Guard Station Mayport 45-foot Response Boat–Medium crew
- U.S. Navy assets
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- St. John’s and St. Augustine Fire & Rescue
