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Charter plane crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all 8 on board
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Key Points:
- A chartered Cessna 441 plane crashed near Cape Newenham Airport in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, including two pilots and six passengers, according to federal aviation and military officials.
- The flight departed from Anchorage and was headed to Cape Newenham, a remote Air Force airstrip providing access to a Long Range Radar Site, when it crashed around 12:15 p.m. Thursday.
- The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation with support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- The gravel runway at Cape Newenham is located on a mountain slope with high terrain on both sides, making landing and aborting challenging, especially under demanding conditions.
- Officials, including Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and US Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, expressed condolences and emphasized support for the families, while search and rescue teams responded promptly to the incident.
