JUNEAU, Alaska — A small commuter plane that crashed in western Alaska on its way to the hub community of Nome was located Friday on sea ice, and all 10 people on board died, authorities said. The crash appeared to be one of the deadliest in the state in the last 25 years.

Mike Salerno, a spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard, said rescuers were searching the aircraft’s last known location by helicopter when the wreckage was spotted. Two rescue swimmers were lowered to investigate.

The plane's disappearance marks the third major U.S. aviation mishap in eight days.{ai:summary}<p>A commuter plane crashed in western Alaska en route to Nome, resulting in the deaths of all 10 people on board. The wreckage was found on sea ice, marking one of the deadliest aviation incidents in the state in the past 25 years. </p><p>Rescue teams from the U.S. Coast Guard located the crash site during a search operation. #society</p>

All 10 aboard dead, as missing Alaska plane found crashed on sea ice

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