In a distressing development in Alaska, a small Cessna Caravan with ten people on board has gone missing during a flight between Unalakleet and Nome. US Coast Guard and state officials are currently sweeping the area for the overdue aircraft.
Missing Cessna Plane in Alaska Sparks Urgent Search Efforts
Missing Cessna Plane in Alaska Sparks Urgent Search Efforts
Authorities mobilize for rescue operation after the loss of a small aircraft carrying 10 individuals
The search for a missing Cessna Caravan carrying ten individuals is underway in Alaska. The US Coast Guard reported that the plane, which was en route from Unalakleet to Nome, lost contact approximately 12 miles offshore. Thus far, no details about the passengers have been disclosed.
The two cities are situated 146 miles apart, across Norton Sound, an inlet of the Bering Sea on Alaska's western coastline. Officials stated that they are attempting to reach the aircraft's last known coordinates as part of their ongoing search and rescue operations.
This situation escalated when authorities were alerted to the overdue flight at 16:00 local time on Thursday (01:00 GMT). The passengers aboard included nine individuals and one pilot, but no further information is available regarding their identities.
The volunteer fire department in Nome reported that prior to losing contact, the pilot communicated with air traffic control, indicating his intention to enter a holding pattern until the runway was clear. The situation remains urgent as teams race against time to locate the missing plane.
The two cities are situated 146 miles apart, across Norton Sound, an inlet of the Bering Sea on Alaska's western coastline. Officials stated that they are attempting to reach the aircraft's last known coordinates as part of their ongoing search and rescue operations.
This situation escalated when authorities were alerted to the overdue flight at 16:00 local time on Thursday (01:00 GMT). The passengers aboard included nine individuals and one pilot, but no further information is available regarding their identities.
The volunteer fire department in Nome reported that prior to losing contact, the pilot communicated with air traffic control, indicating his intention to enter a holding pattern until the runway was clear. The situation remains urgent as teams race against time to locate the missing plane.
