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Eight die in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- A civilian-contracted plane crashed near Cape Newenham, Alaska, killing all eight people on board, including two employees of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
- The aircraft took off from Anchorage International Airport and was headed to a remote US Air Force radar site at Cape Newenham when the crash occurred shortly after midday local time.
- The US Air Force Alaskan Command described the victims as dedicated professionals on a vital mission and emphasized support for their families and communities.
- Rescuers confirmed there were no survivors at the crash site, and an investigation is ongoing with identification pending notification of next of kin.
- The National Transportation Safety Board reported the plane had two pilots and six passengers, but the identities and purpose of all passengers remain unclear.
