A plane on the shore of the Taku River on May 3, 2010 (Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons)
It’s heartbreaking when you hear about another crash like the recent one near Nome. For people in rural Alaska, flying is the only way to stay connected, and it’s a huge part of their daily lives. This tragedy raises a vital question: Are we doing enough to protect those who depend on flying in some of the most remote and…
Amber McCain is a student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She lives in North Pole with her spouse and three children, and works at The Sun Star, UAF's student-run newspaper.
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Reflecting on the dangers of Alaska’s aviation
It’s heartbreaking when you hear about another crash like the recent one near Nome. For people in rural Alaska, flying is the only way to stay connected, and it’s a huge part of their daily lives. This tragedy raises a vital question: Are we doing enough to protect those who depend on flying in some of the most remote and…
Amber McCain - for the Alaska Beacon
Amber McCain is a student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She lives in North Pole with her spouse and three children, and works at The Sun Star, UAF's student-run newspaper. More by Amber McCain - for the Alaska Beacon