ANCHORAGE, Alaska (2/9/2025) – The Alaska plane crash victims have been identified following an extensive recovery effort led by state and national agencies.
The Bering Air crash claimed ten lives, including pilot Chad Antill of Nome.
On February 8, 2025, the Alaska State Troopers, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and Alaska National Guard conducted recovery operations at the crash site. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, a UH-60L Black Hawk, and an HC-130J Combat King II participated in the mission. Pararescuemen also assisted in retrieving the victims.
Officials transported the recovered bodies to Nome, where troopers confirmed their identities. The remains will now go to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage for autopsies. Authorities have notified the next of kin.
Victims of the Alaska Plane Crash
- Chad Antill, 34, Nome (pilot)
- Liane Ryan, 52, Wasilla
- Donnell Erickson, 58, Nome
- Andrew Gonzalez, 30, Wasilla
- Kameron Hartvigson, 41, Anchorage
- Rhone Baumgartner, 46, Anchorage
- Jadee Moncur, 52, Eagle River
- Ian Hofmann, 45, Anchorage
- Talaluk Katchatag, 34, Unalakleet
- Carol Mooers, 48, Unalakleet
The search for the missing aircraft began on February 6, 2025, after the Bering Air Caravan disappeared en route from Unalakleet to Nome. The U.S. Coast Guard led the search, with support from the Alaska Air and Army National Guards, Alaska State Troopers, and local teams.
Authorities continue investigating the Alaska plane crash to determine its cause.
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