Alaska crash: Charter plane with 8 aboard crashes
A charter aircraft with eight people on board crashed in western Alaska on Thursday, resulting in the loss of all lives on board, according to the U.S. military. The incident occurred at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, situated about 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, expressed profound sorrow over the devastating loss for both the military community and the surrounding areas.
The National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, reported that the plane comprised two pilots and six passengers. However, he has not yet disclosed the current status of the individuals involved. The plane departed from Anchorage and is presumed to have crashed early on Thursday afternoon as it approached the Cape Newenham radar site.
The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center initiated a search and rescue operation following a report of an "aircraft incident" near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site. Additional details will be disseminated as they become available, but the center has not responded to inquiries regarding the matter.
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