A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft carrying 10 people, including nine passengers and a pilot, has gone missing over Alaska, prompting a large-scale search and rescue mission. The aircraft, operated by Bering Air, was en route from Unalakleet to Nome when it lost communication on Thursday around 4 p.m. local time, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Flight records indicate that the plane departed Unalakleet at 2:37 p.m. and last transmitted data at 3:16 p.m. over the Norton Sound area. Rescue teams are now attempting to locate the aircraft based on its last known coordinates.
Authorities have mobilised multiple search units to comb the region for any signs of the missing aircraft. Given Alaska’s harsh weather conditions and vast terrain, locating the plane presents significant challenges. Officials have yet to determine the cause of the disappearance and are closely monitoring the situation. Family members of those on board are awaiting updates, hoping for a positive outcome.
This incident comes during a tragic week in aviation. In Philadelphia, a separate plane crash claimed four lives, while a mid-air collision involving a military aircraft and a jet over Washington, D.C., resulted in 67 fatalities. The recent string of aviation disasters has heightened concerns over air travel safety, with investigations underway to determine the causes of these incidents
