Small Plane With 10 Onboard Goes Missing in Alaska
New York TimesFEB 19
Over 80% of communities are inaccessible by road and rely on regional carriers like Bering Air for critical supplies and transportation, making air travel in the challenging Alaskan terrain and weather conditions essential yet hazardous.
The aircraft's emergency locator transmitter failed to send any distress signals, raising questions about the sudden nature of the incident and the functionality of critical safety systems during the flight's final moments.