Bering Air Plane Missing in Alaska: Search Operations Initiated
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February 7, 2025 07:30
alaska, usa - A Bering Air plane with 10 people on board has gone missing in Alaska, triggering search operations.
Bering Air Plane Missing in Alaska
A Bering Air plane with 10 people on board, flying from Unalakleet to Nome, has disappeared over Alaska. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft, flight number 445, was last seen approximately 12 miles off the coast of Norton Sound in the Bering Sea.
Authorities have launched a search operation as the plane did not land at its expected time. Law enforcement agencies have confirmed that the plane was carrying nine passengers and one pilot.
Challenging Weather Conditions in the Area
The reason for the plane's disappearance is currently unknown, but poor weather conditions are reported in the region. Search efforts from the ground are ongoing in Nome and White Mountain due to limited visibility for aerial searches. National Guards, Coast Guard, and Police Teams are actively participating in the search operations.