Bering Air Crash Kills 10 in Alaska

A commuter plane operated by Bering Air crashed on February 6, 2025, in western Alaska, killing all 10 people on board. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, lost contact and was found on sea ice 55 kilometers southeast of Nome. Weather conditions, including snow and fog, may have contributed to the rapid loss of altitude and speed leading to the crash. Rescue efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies confirmed the absence of survivors. Among the deceased were two employees of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, who were traveling for work. This incident marks the third aviation disaster in the U.S. within eight days, prompting concerns over recent aviation safety trends.