In Alaska, a search is ongoing for a plane that disappeared while traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, with 9 passengers and 1 pilot on board. The Coast Guard has been notified, and ground crews are actively searching the area, although weather conditions have limited air operations. A C-130 Coast Guard plane with specialized equipment has been deployed to aid in the search, and the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage is providing flight support. The exact location of the plane is unknown, prompting an expansion of search efforts along the coast from Nome to Topkok. Bering Air Director of Operations reported that the flight took off from Unalakleet and was 12 miles offshore before its position was lost. White Mountain Fire Chief stated that crews are searching along a 30-mile stretch of coast. There is concern that the plane may have gone down into the sea, which would be the worst-case scenario due to sea ice in the water. Unalakleet is a small coastal community in western Alaska, while Nome is located approximately 141 miles to the northwest. The search continues until the plane is located.
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