
A missing plane with 10 aboard was found crashed in Alaska on Friday, a day after it left for Nome and never arrived, the Coast Guard said. There are believed to be no survivors. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The wreckage of the plane was found approximately 34 miles southeast of Nome, and three people were found dead inside, the maritime military branch said.
Main Idea: A Bering Air plane carrying 10 people crashed in Alaska after going missing on a flight to Nome, and officials say there are likely no survivors.
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The crash likely means deep grief for families and small Alaska communities, and it may lead to higher scrutiny and costs for Bering Air and other rural carriers.
The NTSB investigation could improve future flight safety if it finds a cause and leads to fixes.
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