According to the Inquitr the Coast Guard is searching for any sign of an Atlantis Airlines Britton-Norman Islander plane that disappeared mid-flight. The plane was on its way to New York. Eleven passengers were on-board as well as one pilot. The Britton-Norman Islander was flying from the Dominican Republic when it vanished from radar. The last communication received was an emergency signal sent just 35 minutes after its takeoff Monday afternoon, officials involved with the rescue efforts indicate.
The Atlantis Airlines plane was scheduled to make a stop in the Bahamas to refuel. Search teams are focusing on an area of the Atlantic Ocean near the West Caicos island. Atlantis Airlines is based in Senegal.
Picture above is of a Britton-Norman Islander
Thus far, no sign of the Britton-Norman Islander nor any wreckage has been spotted.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
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