Eight Dead After Plane Crashes In Remote Part Of Alaska
A charter plane crashed Thursday in a remote part of Alaska, killing all eight people who were on board, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement.
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The plane, a Cessna 441, crashed west of the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport around 12:15 p.m. local time, according to the FAA’s statement shared on X. The plane had departed from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was en route to Cape Newenham.
Two pilots and six passengers were killed as a result of the crash, according to Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Alaska region chief, NBC News reported.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and Eleventh Air Force, reacted to the incident.
“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,” Davis said in a statement, according to NBC News.
“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,” he continued.(RELATED: ‘Cut Into A Lot Of Pieces’: Plane Collides Into Police Helicopter, Leaving 1 Dead In ‘Very Violent Crash’)
Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site is part of a network of remote radar sites that track aircraft operations in Alaska and along its borders, according to ABC News. The site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center.
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the crash, according to the FAA’s statement shared on X.
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