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Charter plane crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all 8 on board
A charter plane crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all 8 people on board, federal aviation and military officials said.
The flight, a Cessna 441, departed Anchorage and was headed to Cape Newenham, about 450 miles southwest, when it crashed near its destination around 12:15 p.m. Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said, according to preliminary information.
Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Boardâs Alaska region chief, said two pilots and six passengers were on board the charter flight operated by Security Aviation, according to the Associated Press.
The Alaskan Command said the aircraft was a civilian-contracted flight carrying eight personnel. Search-and-rescue crews later confirmed there were no survivors, the command said.
Charter plane crash at remote radar site in Alaska kills 8
A charter plane crashed at a remote radar site in Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, the U.S. military said.
The crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, some 450 miles west of Anchorage.
“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,” U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Eleventh Air Force, said in a statement.
“These individuals were dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment. Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends, and teammates during this devastating time. We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals.”
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Charter plane with 8 aboard crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska
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A charter plane carrying two pilots and six passengers crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people aboard, the U.S. military said via The Associated Press.
The crash occurred at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage, according to the AP.
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