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All 10 Victims of Alaska Plane Crash Identified and Recovered

The crash of a small commuter plane near Nome, Alaska, claimed the lives of all onboard, with recovery efforts completed before severe weather arrived.

  • A Bering Air commuter plane carrying nine passengers and a pilot crashed on February 6, 2025, near Nome, Alaska, with no survivors.
  • Authorities identified all 10 victims, who ranged in age from 30 to 58 and included residents from several Alaskan communities.
  • The wreckage was found on unstable sea ice approximately 34 miles southeast of Nome, with recovery efforts expedited due to incoming snow and high winds.
  • The crash is one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Alaska in 25 years, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, with no distress signals reported prior to the incident.
  • Bering Air, which suspended operations after the crash, has resumed flights, emphasizing its commitment to serving the region while mourning the tragedy.
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