Three Survivors Rescued from Plane Crash in Alaska

A Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser went missing over Tustumena Lake in Alaska, prompting a search that involved multiple agencies, including the Alaska National Guard and the Coast Guard. After approximately 12 hours, good Samaritans, including Dale Eicher, located the crash site and reported the finding, leading to the rescue of the pilot and two juveniles, all of whom were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The plane had been reported overdue Sunday night, and despite no emergency signal, a cellphone ping aided search efforts. Local officials praised the community's response, highlighting the collaboration among residents in search and rescue operations. Investigators are now working to determine the cause of the crash and to recover the aircraft. This incident underscores the dangers of flying in the region, known for its unpredictable weather conditions.