NOME, ALASKA – Authorities are in a race against time as they search for a Bering Air flight carrying 10 people that vanished en route from Unalakleet to Nome, Alaska. The plane, scheduled to land at 4 p.m. on Thursday, did not arrive, prompting an urgent response from local and federal agencies.
The Alaska Department of Public Safety has confirmed that the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, which was carrying nine passengers and one pilot, might have been impacted by severe weather and visibility issues.
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Search and rescue operations are being coordinated by Alaska State Troopers and the National Transportation Safety Board, with efforts focused on pinpointing the plane’s last known location. The Nome Volunteer Fire Department has updated the public via a statement on its official Facebook page, detailing active ground searches from both Nome and White Mountain.
“We are currently doing an active ground search from Nome and from White Mountain and have as much up-to-date information on the event as possible,” the statement reads.
The Alaskan National Guard and the Coast Guard have also joined the search efforts for the missing aircraft. However, the Nome Volunteer Fire Department has cautioned the public against forming unofficial search parties due to the extreme weather conditions, which could lead to further emergencies.
The flight from Unalakleet to Nome failed to land as scheduled at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Medical teams from Norton Sound Health Corporation are on standby, prepared to assist should the plane be located in a crash scenario. As of early Friday, the plane is listed as “overdue” but has not yet been officially classified as a crash or an accident.
Key Points
Missing Aircraft: A Bering Air flight from Unalakleet to Nome, Alaska, carrying 10 individuals, failed to land as scheduled at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Search Efforts: Alaska State Troopers, National Transportation Safety Board, Alaskan National Guard, and Coast Guard are all involved in the search for the missing Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.
Weather Impact: The plane might have been affected by adverse weather conditions and poor visibility.
Ground Search: Active ground searches are being conducted from Nome and White Mountain, with warnings issued against forming unofficial search parties due to extreme weather.
Medical Preparedness: Norton Sound Health Corporation has medical teams ready to respond if the plane is found in a crash scenario.
Current Status: As of early Friday, the plane is officially “overdue” but not yet classified as a crash or accident.
