A frantic search has begun as an aeroplane with 10 people onboard has msyteriously vanished mid-air.
With nine passengers and one pilot on board, the Bering Air plane had been reported as “overdue” as it flew over Alaska, US, heading to Nome where it had been due to land at 4pm local time.
Nome Volunteer Fire Department said in a statement: “We are currently responding to a report of a missing Bering Air caravan.
“We are doing an active ground search from Nome and from White Mountain. Due to weather and visibility, we are limited on air search at the current time.
“National Guard and Coast Guard and Troopers have been notified and are active in the search. Norton Sound Health Corporation is standing by.”
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