Mystery in Alaska: What is known about the disappearance of a plane with 10 people on board

A Bering Air plane disappeared in Alaska this Thursday, February 6 in the afternoon with 10 people on board.

The commercial flight started from Unalakleet to Nome, west of Alaska; However, he did not reach his destination at the scheduled time and the authorities have not been able to find their location.

So far, there is little information about this commercial flight and the only data available is that nine passengers and a pilot were traveling on board.

In addition, it is known that the Alaska Police received the report of the disappearance of the plane around 4 local hours and the last communication with the pilot was recorded at 3:15 p.m., approximately 19 kilometers sea inside over Norton Sound

Authorities are looking for a plane with 10 missing passengers in Alaska

The journey of this Bering Air flight, Alaska headquarters that operates around 39 planes, was only an hour and a half, so the authorities have begun search operations in nearby sectors.

However, these have been complicated because the Norton Sound area, where contact with the aircraft was lost, is known for its challenging climatic conditions, especially in winter where low temperatures and lack of sunlight at certain times make it difficult to rescue.

The extreme climatic conditions of this area, according to the Alaska authorities, could have contributed to the disappearance of the commercial plane, since the accumulation of ice in the fuselage and the alar can affect the performance of the small aircraft.

Breaking: Bering Air Flight Carrying 10 People Disappears from Radar Near Nome, Alaska pic.twitter.com/0RMCQJNVTE

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