Donations will provide immediate assistance to the families of the ten victims who perished in the recent Alaska plane crash. Funds will cover funeral expenses, grief counseling, and support services. Contributions may be directed to local organizations and memorial funds established in honor of the deceased.
On February 6, 2025, a Bering Air flight en route from Unalakleet to Nome, Alaska, tragically crashed into sea ice, resulting in the loss of all ten individuals on board. Among the victims were dedicated community members, including school counselor and U.S. Army veteran Carol Mendiola Mooers, who was traveling to assist students with college tours. The incident has deeply affected the tight-knit communities of western Alaska.
On the afternoon of February 6, 2025, a Bering Air Cessna Caravan departed from Unalakleet Airport, bound for Nome, Alaska. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control. Adverse weather conditions, including light snow and fog, prevailed at the time.
The following day, search and rescue teams located the wreckage approximately 34 miles southeast of Nome on unstable sea ice. All ten occupants, including the pilot and nine passengers, were confirmed deceased. Recovery efforts were challenged by treacherous ice conditions and inclement weather.
Among the victims was Carol Mendiola Mooers, a 48-year-old school counselor and U.S. Army veteran, remembered for her dedication to students and the community.
Additionally, two employees of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Rhone Baumgartner and Kameron Hartvigson, were identified among the deceased; they were traveling for work to support rural health initiatives.
The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, marking one of Alaska’s deadliest aviation incidents in recent history.
