Alaska plane crash: Bering Air Caravan carrying 10 people is missing
The Cessna Caravan left Unalakleet at 2:37 p.m., and officials lost contact with it less than an hour later, according to David Olson, director of operations for Bering Air. The aircraft was 12 miles (19 kilometers) offshore, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Coast Guard: No survivors in crash of Bering Air plane with 10 aboard on ice near Nome
During a news conference at Nome City Hall Friday afternoon, Lt. Cmdr. Mike Salerno said a Coast Guard helicopter lowered two rescuers onto the sea ice. They identified three people inside the aircraft, and the rest are presumed to also be within the wreckage.
The crash of a small Alaska plane carrying 10 people was not believed to be survivable, authorities said after locating the wreckage. Crews turned to the task of recovering those on board on Saturday.
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