A search mission has been initiated for a missing aircraft in Northern Sweden, specifically located north of Kiruna. The plane, which had two individuals on board, was reported missing after they did not return as scheduled from a trip to a cabin. The aircraft took off early Saturday and was expected back around 4 PM, but since no communication has been made by the passengers, their relatives alerted the authorities about their disappearance.

Lars Nilsson, the rescue leader at the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), emphasized the urgency of the situation as the search team works to locate the missing plane. According to the reports, it is a Swedish-registered aircraft. In a collaborative effort, a helicopter from Norway has also joined the search, as confirmed by Ørjan Delbekk from the HRS Nord. This multi-national effort underscores the importance of cross-border cooperation in emergency situations.

The search area extends across a vast region between Kiruna and Kurravaara, encroaching on the border with Norway. The challenging terrain poses difficulties for the search teams as they strive to cover as much ground as possible in hopes of finding the missing plane and ensuring the safety of those on board.