Plane crash kills eight at US Air Force radar site in Alaska, military says
WASHINGTON, Aug 21 — A plane crash at a remote US Air Force site in Alaska killed eight people yesterday, the mili...
A plane crash at a remote US Air Force radar site in Alaska claimed the lives of eight people, according to the military. The civilian-contracted aircraft crashed at the airport of the long-range radar facility in Cape Newenham, located at the southwestern tip of the state, as reported by the Alaskan Command. Rescuers who arrived at the crash site confirmed there were no survivors, the statement from the Alaskan Command added.
The military is currently investigating the incident and will provide the names of the deceased once their families have been notified. Alaskan Command chief Robert Davis expressed his condolences, stating that this is a "devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve." Lieutenant General Davis further emphasized that the individuals involved were "dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment."
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