Nome, Alaska – The wreckage of a small plane that went missing on Thursday with 10 people on board has been discovered 34 miles (55 km) southeast of Nome, according to the US Coast Guard.
Rescue teams recovered three bodies, while the remaining seven are believed to be inside the aircraft but remain inaccessible due to the wreckage’s condition.
Incident Details
🔹 The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, operated by Bering Air, was flying a 150-mile route from Unalakleet to Nome when it suddenly lost altitude and disappeared.
🔹 The aircraft was last detected 12 miles offshore over the icy waters of Norton Sound, part of the Bering Sea.
🔹 Poor weather conditions and a rapid loss of altitude and speed were reported before the crash, but the exact cause remains under investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched a probe into the incident, prioritizing search and rescue operations before determining the cause of the crash.
The crash comes amid growing concerns over air safety in the U.S., following two recent deadly accidents:
🚁 A midair collision in Washington, DC, involving a passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67 people.
✈ A medical jet crash in Philadelphia that claimed seven lives.
The families of those on board have been notified, but authorities have not yet released their names.