A small commercial plane carrying 10 individuals has been reported missing in Alaska, prompting a significant search and rescue operation by the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities. The Cessna, operated by Bering Air, was last in communication when it was flying over the Ounalashka Pass in the Aleutians. The plane was scheduled to land in the village of King Cove but did not arrive as expected. According to Lieutenant Commander Matthew McFadden of the U.S. Coast Guard, search crews are scouring a wide area in challenging weather conditions, including winds of 20 knots and rain. Coast Guard aircraft, including a C-130 Hercules, are being deployed along with boats in hopes of locating the missing aircraft. Bering Air expressed that they are devastated by the situation, emphasizing their commitment to finding the missing plane and the people aboard. As of now, rescue teams have not yet recovered any wreckage or confirmed signs of the missing airplane, and the community is rallying in support of those affected. ‘We are hoping for the best outcome,’ said a local community leader, reflecting the sentiments of many who are closely following the developments of this distressing situation.
Search Underway for Missing Cessna in Alaska
