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Authorities in Alaska are searching for a missing Bering Air flight carrying 10 people after it failed to land in Nome. Harsh weather may have contributed to its disappearance. Search efforts by state troopers, the Coast Guard, and local rescue teams are ongoing, with medics on standby for potential survivors.

Authorities in Alaska are conducting an urgent search for a Bering Air plane that vanished while traveling from Unalakleet to Nome. The aircraft, carrying nine passengers and a pilot, failed to arrive as scheduled on Thursday, prompting an extensive search effort involving local, state, and federal agencies.

According to the Alaska Department of Public Safety, the flight was expected to land at 4 p.m., but no contact has been established since its departure. Officials suspect severe weather conditions and low visibility may have played a role in the aircraft’s disappearance.

Rescue teams, including the Alaska State Troopers, the National Guard, and the U.S. Coast Guard, have launched both aerial and ground searches. Crews are focusing on the plane’s last known location, while volunteers from Nome and White Mountain remain on standby. However, authorities have urged civilians not to conduct independent searches due to dangerous weather conditions that could put more lives at risk.

The Nome Volunteer Fire Department confirmed they are closely monitoring updates and coordinating with other agencies to locate the aircraft. Meanwhile, Norton Sound Health Corporation has placed medical teams on standby in case survivors are found and require immediate assistance.

As of early Friday, officials have classified the aircraft as "overdue" rather than confirming a crash. The search continues, with authorities hopeful for any signs of the missing plane and its occupants.