Authorities are conducting a large-scale search effort for a Bering Air passenger plane that vanished while carrying 10 people near Nome, Alaska. The plane went missing mid-air and has not been located despite ongoing searches across frozen tundra and icy seas. Rescue crews are scouring the area, and officials have warned against private rescue missions during this critical time. An aviation expert commented on potential hopes for recovery. The situation remains urgent as teams continue to search for the overdue flight.