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Missing Alaska Plane Found With 3 Bodies Inside, All 10 Feared Dead

A small commuter plane that went missing in Alaska with 10 people on board was found on Friday, with three bodies discovered inside, while the remaining seven are believed to be inside but remain inaccessible. The US Coast Guard (USCG) confirmed the tragic development and has ended its search operation. The wreckage was located approximately 34 miles southeast of Nome.

The Cessna aircraft, operated by Bering Air, had nine passengers and a pilot on board. It disappeared on Thursday while flying from Unalakleet to Nome. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Benjamin McIntyre-Coble stated that the plane experienced a "rapid loss in elevation and speed" before vanishing. The discovery came after an hours-long search operation hampered by poor weather and low visibility.


Fire crews searched the area from Nome to Topkok, while a US Coast Guard flight crew scanned the airspace. On Friday, with improved visibility, helicopter teams from the Coast Guard and National Guard joined the search, leading to the discovery of the wreckage.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the passengers, but the Nome Volunteer Fire Department has confirmed that their families have been notified. All passengers were adults, according to Alaska State Troopers Lt. Ben Endres.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy expressed his sorrow over the incident, stating, "Our prayers are with the passengers, the pilot, and their loved ones during this difficult time." The crash underscores the challenges of flying in Alaska's harsh weather conditions and the risks associated with remote air travel.

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