...pilot bringing in repair workers from Barrow, 320 miles to the northeast. The plane landed safely. "He was an experienced pilot," Beam said. "He said it was no big deal." Power was fully restored the same day. Down the coast in Nome...

...and Wildlife Protection, having served in Petersburg and Soldotna before transferring to McGrath. He was also an experienced pilot, with more than 4,000 flight hours as both a state and military pilot, Wilkinson said. Moen is survived by his...

...and it looked weird ... It looked like his floats were full of water." According to Kopp, Hanson said he is an experienced pilot but does not have much time flying with floats. Newly appointed airport manager Mary Bondurant said Hanson was in...