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Tragic Plane Crash in Western Alaska Claims All 10 Lives Onboard

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 when it disappeared approximately 12 miles offshore. The wreckage was discovered about 34 miles southeast of Nome. Adverse weather conditions were reported at the time of the incident.