The United States Coast Guard in Alaska on Friday night reported that it found a crashed plane near where a missing passenger plane was expected to be found, and three people were confirmed deceased.

The FBI, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the Nome Volunteer Fire Department were searching for the plane that disappeared while flying over Alaska on Thursday. 

The plane departed from the Alaskan city of Unalakleet at 2:37 p.m. on Thursday and was heading to Nome, when officials lost contact with it less than an hour later. There were 10 people on board the flight, including the pilot.

The Coast Guard posted on X that it was ending its search for the plane after it was believed to be found 34 miles southeast of Nome.

"USCG has ended its search for the missing plane after the aircraft was located approx. 34 miles southeast of Nome. 3 individuals were found inside and reported to be deceased," it wrote in a thread on X. "The remaining 7 people are believed to be inside the aircraft but are currently inaccessible due to the condition of the plane. 

"Our heartfelt condolences are with those affected by this tragic incident," the Coast Guard added.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.