Are there any casualties when a tourist plane crashed in Alaska, USA?

Comprehensive media reports, on July 10, local time, a small plane crashed in a mountainous area 40 miles away from the southeastern city of Ketchikan in Alaska, USA. All 11 people on board miraculously survived.

According to reports, the accident was a DHC-3T Otter turboprop seaplane. There were 10 passengers and 1 pilot on board at the time. The plane hit a giant mountain about 2,000 feet (about 609 meters) Located on the mountainside.

According to CBS News, the pilot radioed for help around 9 a.m., and the U.S. Coast Guard quickly dispatched two helicopters to the rescue after receiving the news. At that time, the weather conditions were bad and visibility was low. Rescuers carried out hoisting rescue at the crash site. Fortunately, all people on board were rescued. Many people were injured, but the injuries were not life-threatening.

It is reported that this kind of aircraft is one of the most popular sightseeing aircraft in the region. A spokesman for the Alaska State Police said it was "almost a miracle" that no one died in the crash.

It is indeed a miracle that no one was killed when the plane crashed.

Source: NetEase