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US Coast Guard Confirms Alaska Plane Crash, 10 Feared Dead
- Wreckage of missing Bering Air flight found off Alaska’s coast, three confirmed dead.
- Seven more victims presumed inside the aircraft, recovery hindered by wreckage conditions.
- NTSB and FAA launch investigation as weather complicates search and rescue efforts.
The US Coast Guard has confirmed the discovery of a small plane wreckage in Alaska, with three fatalities confirmed and seven more presumed dead inside the aircraft.
The Cessna Caravan, operated by Bering Air, went missing on Thursday afternoon, approximately 12 miles (19km) offshore while en route from Unalakleet to Nome. Authorities located the wreckage 34 miles southeast of Nome but stated that seven bodies remain inaccessible due to the aircraft’s condition.
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US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy expressed condolences, urging people to “say a prayer” for the victims. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), with support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has launched an investigation into the crash.
According to Alaska State Troopers, officials were notified of an “overdue” aircraft at 4:00 PM local time on Thursday (01:00 GMT). The Nome Volunteer Fire Department reported that the pilot had informed air traffic controllers of plans to hold in a waiting pattern due to runway congestion before communication was lost.
The Coast Guard later confirmed that the aircraft experienced a rapid loss of altitude and speed before disappearing from radar. Air search and rescue efforts were hampered by poor weather conditions affecting visibility.
Details of the passengers have not been released, but all families have been notified, according to the Nome Volunteer Fire Department. The Alaska Department of Public Safety stated that the 10 people on board included nine passengers and the pilot.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski offered her condolences, calling Alaska “a big small town” where tragedies impact everyone closely.
Governor Mike Dunleavy said he was “heartbroken” by the loss and expressed prayers for the victims and their families.
The flight route spanned approximately 146 miles (235 km) across Norton Sound, an inlet of the Bering Sea on Alaska’s western coast.
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