The US Coast Guard said on Friday that an aircraft has been found missing in Alaska along with 10 people on Thursday. All 10 people aboard the small computer aircraft are believed to be dead. While three persons were found inside the aircraft and “reported to be dead, the other seven are believed to be inside the aircraft, but currently inaccessible due to the position of the aircraft, USCG said in an X post. The aircraft was found to be about 34 miles (about 55 km) south -east in the south -east of the nom.
The agency said, “The USCG has abolished the discovery of the missing aircraft at a distance of 34 miles south of 34 miles of the aircraft. 3 persons were found inside and reported to be dead,” the agency said.
“The remaining 7 people are believed to be inside the aircraft, but are currently inaccessible due to the position of the aircraft. Our heartfelt condolences are with the people affected by this tragic incident,” it said.
#Update (2/2) The remaining 7 people are believed to be inside the aircraft, but are currently inaccessible due to the condition of the aircraft. We have warm condolences to the people affected by this sad incident.
– uscgalaska (@uscgalaska) 8 February, 2025
As CNNThe Sesna aircraft disappeared on Thursday from Analklet to Nom, operated by Bering Air and carrying nine passengers and a pilot. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Benjamin McIntire-Cobal said, “the aircraft” experienced some kind of incident, causing them rapid damage to height and rapid damage to speed.
The aircraft discovered came after an hour -long operation, obstructing bad weather and low visibility. The fire crew discovered land from Nom to Topkok, and a US Coast Guard Flight Crew scattered the airspace.
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On Friday, when the visibility was better and the sky was clear, the National Guard and Coast Guard added the helicopter search teams to the attempt. The aircraft debris was then located 34 miles south -east from the city of Nom, where it was from Analklate.
The details of who were on the board have not been released, but the NOME volunteer fire department said that all the families of the passengers have been informed. Passengers of the aircraft are all adults, Alaska State Trupers Lieutenant Ben Andres said at the news conference.
Alaska Governor, Mike Dunli said he was “heartbroken” due to the disappearance of the flight. “Our prayers are with passengers, pilots and their loved ones during this difficult time,” he said.
