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Anchorage, Alaska — A Bering Air plane carrying 10 people, including nine passengers and a pilot, was reported missing on Thursday during poor weather conditions while en route from Unalakleet to Nome at around 4 p.m. local time, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
The aircraft, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, lost contact with air traffic control shortly after its departure at 2:37 p.m., approximately 12 miles offshore. The last transmission indicated the pilot was preparing to enter a holding pattern due to airport conditions at Nome, said official sources.
Search and rescue operations are being carried out by local agencies, including the Nome Volunteer Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard, which deployed a C-130 aircraft equipped for low-visibility conditions. Ground searches are also taking place, although air support is limited due to adverse weather including light snow and freezing drizzle, impacting visibility significantly, as reported by CNN.
The plane has been described as reliable and is often used in Alaska's challenging weather conditions. However, Alaska is no stranger to small plane accidents, particularly in winter. As the search continues, families of the passengers have been urged to stay close to Norton Sound Health Corporation, which has set up a center for updates.
The National Transportation Safety Board is monitoring the situation but has not launched a formal investigation yet. As the episode unfolds, officials and the public remain hopeful for a safe outcome.
Read more about the ongoing situation here.
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