Liane Ryan, Donnell Erickson, Andrew Gonzalez, Kameron Hartvigson, Rhone Baumgartner, Jadee Moncur, Ian Hofmann, Talaluk Katchatag, Carol Mooers, Chad Antill Killed in Plane Crash near Nome, AK
UPDATE (March 20, 2025): Recent statements from the NTSB report that the plane was overweight at the time of the accident. The investigations are still ongoing at this time.
Nome, AK — February 6, 2025, Liane Ryan, Donnell Erickson, Andrew Gonzalez, Kameron Hartvigson, Rhone Baumgartner, Jadee Moncur, Ian Hofmann, Talaluk Katchatag, Carol Mooers, and Chad Antill were killed in a plane crash near Nome.
Initial details about the crash say it happened as Bering Air flight 445 was traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, on the southern end of the Seward Peninsula.
Right now, details about the crash are still under investigation. Onboard the plane at the time were 52-year-old Liane Ryan, 58-year-old Donnell Erickson, 30-year-old Andrew Gonzalez, 41-year-old Kameron Hartvigson, 46-year-old Rhone Baumgartner, 52-year-old Jadee Moncur, 45-year-old Ian Hofmann, 34-year-old Talaluk Katchatag, and 48-year-old Carol Mooers. The pilot was identified as 34-year-old Chad Antill.
The NTSB says investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
There have been several high profile accidents involving planes all across the country, and I can't help wondering how that's testing the limits and capabilities of the NTSB. If they're handling so many different complex accidents, it make be challenging for them to address all the needs and concerns of the victims and families involved. That's usually when there needs to be independent professionals helping folks so they can be sure they're going to get the answers they deserve. I doubt this accident would prove differently.
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