Tragic Plane Crash in Western Alaska Claims All 10 Lives Onboard
Authorities have confirmed that a Bering Air plane carrying 10 people crashed in western Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all onboard. The single-engine turboprop Cessna 208B Grand Caravan was en route from Unalakleet to Nome on Thursday afternoon when it disappeared approximately 12 miles offshore. The wreckage was discovered about 34 miles southeast of Nome on Friday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The plane, operated by Bering Air, was carrying nine passengers and one pilot. It departed Unalakleet at 2:37 p.m. local time and lost contact less than an hour later. Flight data indicated a “rapid loss in elevation and speed” around 3:18 p.m., though the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Adverse weather conditions, including fog, light snow, and freezing drizzle, were reported in the area at the time of the incident.
Search and rescue efforts, led by the U.S. Coast Guard with support from the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Troopers, and local volunteer fire departments, were hampered by poor visibility and extreme weather. Ground and aerial searches were conducted, with the wreckage ultimately located by a Coast Guard helicopter. Rescue swimmers were deployed to investigate the site, confirming no survivors.
The crash marks the third major aviation incident in the U.S. in just over a week. Bering Air, a regional carrier serving remote Alaskan communities, has not yet released the names of those onboard. A multi-faith prayer vigil was held in Nome on Friday evening to honor the victims and support their families. The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
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