The U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska found the wreckage of a small plane on Friday after it went missing on Thursday with 10 people on board. Three bodies were recovered, while seven remain inside but are inaccessible due to the aircraft’s condition.
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, operated by Bering Air, was en route from Unalakleet to Nome when it suddenly lost altitude and speed, according to radar data. The aircraft disappeared about 12 miles offshore over the icy waters of Norton Sound. Poor weather conditions were reported in the area at the time.
The Coast Guard discovered the wreckage 34 miles southeast of Nome and shared an image of the crash site in the snow. Officials have notified the families of those on board, but names have not been released.
Clint Johnson, head of the NTSB’s Alaska office, confirmed that investigators have begun examining the crash, though search and rescue efforts remain the priority.
This incident adds to growing concerns about U.S. air safety. The NTSB is also investigating two other recent fatal crashes: a midair collision between a passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., that killed 67, and a medical jet crash in Philadelphia that claimed seven lives.
The Coast Guard expressed condolences to those affected, emphasizing their commitment to recovery efforts.
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