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Domestic News
November 16, 1929
The Kusko Times
Takotna, Tokotna, Mcgrath, Alaska
What is this article about?
Plane piloted by Lieut. Carl Ben Eielson wrecked on Siberian coast; no word on occupants. Rescue preparations in Teller, with planes from Fairbanks and Anchorage joining search amid high anxiety in Nome, Alaska.
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PLANE SAID TO BE WRECKED ON SIBERIAN COAST, WITH NO WORD OF OCCUPANTS.
NOME—Word of the wrecking of the plane of the Alaskan Airways, Inc., piloted by Lieut. Carl Ben Eielson, on the ice-bound Siberian coast, was received here today. No word of the occupants.
NOME—Preparations for an aerial expedition to go to the aid of Lieut. Ben Eielson, are being made at Teller by Frank Dorbandt, according to advices received here today. Anxiety for the safety of Eielson is very tense. In all probability planes from both Fairbanks and Anchorage will arrive today to join in the search for the missing aviator.
PLANE SAID TO BE WRECKED ON SIBERIAN COAST, WITH NO WORD OF OCCUPANTS.
NOME—Word of the wrecking of the plane of the Alaskan Airways, Inc., piloted by Lieut. Carl Ben Eielson, on the ice-bound Siberian coast, was received here today. No word of the occupants.
NOME—Preparations for an aerial expedition to go to the aid of Lieut. Ben Eielson, are being made at Teller by Frank Dorbandt, according to advices received here today. Anxiety for the safety of Eielson is very tense. In all probability planes from both Fairbanks and Anchorage will arrive today to join in the search for the missing aviator.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Ben Eielson
Plane Wreck
Siberian Coast
Alaska Search
Aviator Missing
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. Carl Ben Eielson
Frank Dorbandt
Where did it happen?
Nome
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Nome
Event Date
Today
Key Persons
Lieut. Carl Ben Eielson
Frank Dorbandt
Outcome
no word of the occupants; missing aviator; search preparations underway
Event Details
Plane of Alaskan Airways, Inc., piloted by Lieut. Carl Ben Eielson, wrecked on ice-bound Siberian coast. Preparations for aerial expedition from Teller by Frank Dorbandt. Planes from Fairbanks and Anchorage expected to join search. Anxiety for Eielson's safety is tense.