A passenger plane carrying nine people and a pilot went missing over Alaska while flying from Unalakleet to Nome. Authorities reported the aircraft missing at about 4 p.m. local time, shortly after losing contact. Bering Air, the airline involved, is assisting in gathering details and coordinating emergency efforts. Rescue teams are trying to reach the plane’s last known coordinates, but adverse weather conditions are hampering air searches. Residents have been advised not to conduct independent searches due to hazardous weather, reflecting ongoing concerns over aviation safety in the U.S.
"The plane was carrying nine passengers and a pilot, and it was reported missing at around 4 p.m. local time, less than an hour after taking off."
"Bering Air's director of operations stated, 'Staff is working hard to gather details, get emergency assistance, and search and rescue going.'"
"Due to weather and visibility, we are limited on air search at the current time," stated the Nome Volunteer Fire Department.
"Residents have been warned against forming their own search parties because the weather is too dangerous."
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