A Bering Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashed on sea ice 34 miles southeast of Nome, Alaska, resulting in the death of all 10 people on board. The incident highlights the challenges of air travel in remote Alaskan communities.
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.