No survivors found after wreckage of missing Alaska plane found

Harrowing photos have captured the moment authorities discovered the wreckage of a plane carrying ten people, marking the latest in a string of aviation disasters in the US.

The wreckage of a plane that went missing in Alaska has been found, with all ten people aboard confirmed dead.

The Bering Air Caravan with nine passengers and one pilot on board was reported overdue Thursday on a flight from Unalakleet to Nome at 4.00pm local time, Alaska state police said.

The two cities are located roughly 235 kilometres apart from each other across the Norton Sound, on the state’s west coast.

“Three individuals were found inside and reported to be deceased,” the Coast Guard posted on social media.

“The remaining seven people are believed to be inside the aircraft but are currently inaccessible due to the condition of the plane.” Nome’s volunteer fire department, which had scrambled in the search for the plane, said on Facebook it was helping with recovery.

This image obtained from the US Coast Guard (USCG) shows the remains of the missing plane. Picture: AFP / US Coast Guard

“The Nome Search and Rescue Team is spooling up with assistance from the Alaska Air National Guard with recovery efforts,” a post said.

“From reports we have received, the crash was not survivable. Our thoughts are with the families at this time.” The privately operated plane, with nine passengers and one pilot on board, was reported overdue Thursday on a flight from Unalakleet to Nome, Alaska state police said.

Alaska is a popular destination in February as it is peak time for dog sledding. Picture: iStock

The missing flight is the latest incident in a recent string of aviation disasters in the United States.

On January 30, a passenger jet collided midair with a US Army helicopter in the capital city of Washington, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft.

The disaster was followed closely by the crash of a medical plane into a busy Philadelphia neighbourhood, killing seven and injuring 19.

Originally published as No survivors found after wreckage of missing Alaska plane found