Search Underway for Missing Airplane En Route to Nome, Alaska

TDT | Alaska

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Authorities are racing against time to locate a missing airplane that was en route to Nome, Alaska, carrying 10 people, including nine passengers and one pilot. The flight, operated by Bering Air, was scheduled to land in Nome at 4 p.m. Thursday but failed to arrive as expected, sparking a large-scale search operation.

The Alaska Department of Public Safety confirmed the missing flight was traveling from Unalakleet to Nome when it lost contact. Local and federal agencies, including the Alaska State Troopers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the Nome Volunteer Fire Department, are working tirelessly to pinpoint the aircraft's last known coordinates. Search and rescue teams are combing through ground and air operations, with additional support from the Alaskan National Guard and the Coast Guard.

Fire officials from the Nome Volunteer Fire Department noted that adverse weather conditions and poor visibility may have played a role in the plane's disappearance. "We are currently conducting an active ground search from Nome and White Mountain, and we are working with as much up-to-date information as possible," the fire department wrote in a statement on social media.

At this time, search teams are urging the public to refrain from forming independent search parties due to the extreme weather conditions in the region, which could potentially lead to more people becoming lost. Emergency personnel are emphasizing the risks associated with the hazardous environment while search efforts continue.

The flight, which was scheduled for a routine trip between Unalakleet and Nome, has left families, residents, and officials anxiously awaiting any news about the whereabouts of the missing passengers. Authorities have vowed to continue their search until they locate the aircraft and ensure the safety of everyone on board.