A small plane crash in Alaska resulted in the death of all 10 people aboard. Federal investigators revealed that the Bering Air Flight 445 was about 1,000 pounds overweight for the weather conditions it faced. The plane, which took off on February 6 and disappeared shortly before arriving in Nome, experienced adverse weather including snow and fog. Investigators highlighted excessive weight as a significant factor affecting flight performance, contributing to the tragic incident that occurred approximately 12 miles offshore.
Federal investigators reported that the small plane that crashed in Alaska, Bering Air Flight 445, was significantly overweight for the icy conditions at the time.
The initial report indicates that the plane took off about 1,000 pounds over the maximum weight allowed for operations in forecasted icing, proving detrimental to its performance.
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