4 Key Insights on No Survivors After Wreckage of Missing Alaska Plane Found

4 Key Insights on No Survivors After Wreckage of Missing Alaska Plane Found

The United States Coast Guard revealed that they have found the wreckage of a missing plane carrying seven passengers and two crew members in the remote waters off southwest Alaska, reporting no survivors. The search for the de Havilland Otter airplane, which departed from King Salmon, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon, was called off after the wreckage was discovered.

3 individuals were found inside the remnants and pronounced dead. Seven other people are believed to be inside the aircraft but are currently inaccessible due to the condition of the plane.

A statement released by the Coast Guard noted that the debris field is spread across an area of about 80 square miles, stretching more than 2 miles (4 kilometers) long and over half a mile wide. The Coast Guard said it would continue searching for signs of life, but poor weather conditions are complicating the mission.

We're going to do everything we can to bring everybody home, Coast Guard Captain Greg Sullivan said in a news release. It's still our priority.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear as the National Transportation Safety Board takes over the investigation into what caused the accident. The Coast Guard, which was involved in the search and recovery effort, said it would continue assisting the NTSB until the matter is resolved.

One of those aboard the flight was a former state representative from southwest Alaska, Charisse Millett, who was working as a consultant for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Millett was described as a dedicated public servant who cared deeply about her community. She also had ties to Washington State and served in the legislature there.

We are devastated by this news, Governor Mike Dunleavy said in a statement. Charisse was one of our most passionate advocates for rural Alaska, and we mourn her loss along with all those on board.

The remaining six passengers and two crew members have not yet been identified but are believed to be mostly residents of the remote community of King Salmon.

According to the Coast Guard, the weather in the area has been extremely challenging, with high winds and seas up to 15 feet reported. Visibility has been reduced by a thick fog, and the search was suspended for part of Wednesday due to conditions.

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.

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