The wreckage of a plane matching the description of the missing Cessna Caravan in Western Alaska has been located by searchers.
The Nome-bound plane was located approximately 34 miles southeast of Nome. Three bodies were found inside and reported to be deceased. There was no report on the other seven believed to be on the flight that left Unalakleet, southeast of Nome, on Thursday afternoon.
Update: The remaining seven people are believed to be inside the aircraft “but are currently inaccessible due to the condition of the plane. Our heartfelt condolences are with those affected by this tragic incident,” the Coast Guard said.
“Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic incident,” the Coast Guard said in a statement.
The N number on the plane appear to match the description of the Cessna Caravan that is operated by Bering Air, an aviation company that flies people and freight around Western Alaska.
