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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in western Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all on board.
- The crash site is about 450 miles west of Anchorage and is part of a network of remote radar sites managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center.
- The U.S. Air Force described the victims as dedicated professionals on a vital mission, emphasizing support for their families and the swift response of search and recovery teams.
- The plane, identified as a civilian-contracted aircraft, had two pilots and six passengers and crashed while approaching Cape Newenham after taking off from Anchorage.
- Details about the specific work of those on board have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
