A Bering Air plane carrying 10 people vanished near Nome, Alaska, on Thursday afternoon. The incident sparked a massive search and rescue operation. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft departed Unalakleet at 2:37 p.m. and disappeared from radar at 3:16 p.m. over the Norton Sound.
Jim West, volunteer fire and ambulance chief in Nome, reported the plane’s disappearance near the coast. Search and rescue crews from Nome and White Mountain are scouring a 30-mile stretch along the coast. However, near-zero visibility and rough sea ice are hindering the search.
The Alaska State Troopers confirmed nine passengers and one pilot were on board. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center alerted the troopers at 4 p.m. regarding the missing plane. The Norton Sound Health Corporation is on standby for medical emergencies.
The Coast Guard assists in the search, flying a C-130 in a grid pattern to locate the missing plane. The Air Force at Elmendorf is providing flight support. Search efforts will continue throughout the night, with rescue teams working tirelessly to locate the missing plane.
The community is rallying around the families of those on board. The Bering Air Plane Crash is a tragic incident that has shaken the community. Rescue teams are facing challenging weather conditions, but they remain committed to finding the missing plane.
As the search continues, the families of those on board wait anxiously for news. The Bering Air Plane Crash is a devastating incident that requires a swift and effective response. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and officials will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The search for the missing Bering Air plane is ongoing, and rescue teams face difficult conditions. The Bering Air Plane Crash is a tragic incident that has shaken the community and serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges associated with air travel in Alaska.
The community remains hopeful that the missing plane will be located soon, and that the passengers and crew will be found safe. The search efforts will continue until the missing plane is found, and the families of those on board receive the answers they are seeking. The Bering Air Plane Crash is a devastating incident that will have a lasting impact on the community.
News story originally published by Alaska’s News Source.
