Unalakleet
Coverage of Unalakleet in the Nexus archive.
- Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
The National Transportation Safety Board found that Bering Air, the operator of a commuter plane that crashed off Alaska in February 2025, had a history of overweight flights and the Federal Aviation Administration provided inadequate oversight. The crash, which killed all 10 people on board, was attributed to a combination of factors including the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and routine overweight operations in icy conditions.
- Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
A commuter plane operated by Bering Air crashed on sea ice off Alaska, killing all 10 people on board, due to factors including a history of overweight flights and inadequate FAA oversight. The NTSB found the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed amid icy conditions, and the FAA did not address Bering Air's operational risks despite its rapid growth.