Bering Air

Bering Air has a history of operations in a challenging environment. Tragically, on February 6, 2025, Bering Air Flight 445, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, crashed into ice over Norton Sound, resulting in the fatality of all 10 occupants (one pilot and nine passengers). Prior incidents include a Beechcraft G18S crash due to an in-flight fire in 1995, a Cessna 208 Caravan collision in 1997 with no injuries, and a Cessna 208 Caravan crash in whiteout conditions in 2003 resulting in pilot injury. Other incidents involved a Cessna 208 Caravan crash due to pilot error in 2005, a CASA C-212 Aviocar runway overrun in 2009 without injuries, and a Beechcraft B200 air ambulance belly landing in 2017 with no injuries. Earlier accidents include a Cessna 207 Skywagon crash in bad weather in 1987, which was fatal for the pilot, and a Mitsubishi MU-2 crash due to fuel starvation in 1993, injuring the pilot.

The airline is an FAA certified US regional air service, operating under FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Part 135 for its unscheduled and cargo operations. Bering Air provides proof of FAA compliance to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities for its Certificate of Compliance. It is also an OAS/AMD approved carrier, authorized to provide flight services to federal entities such as the Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management. However, Bering Air is not IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certified.

Bering Air states that it "continually upgrades its fleet" and maintains "the largest and most modern fleet of aircraft in Western Alaska," highlighting fleet upgrades such as eight Cessna 208EX Grand Caravan aircraft in 2015. The airline also emphasizes a "superior" maintenance program with highly qualified mechanics and a comprehensive inventory of aircraft parts to ensure excellent aircraft condition.

While Bering Air has experienced notable incidents over its operational history, including the recent fatal crash in February 2025, the airline generally maintains a commitment to safety, as evidenced by its participation in the Medallion Foundation Safety Program and the Alaska Air Carriers Association. The airline has also received numerous safety awards. These efforts aim to uphold a reputation for dependable service in the challenging Alaskan aviation environment.