August 2026 Alaska charter plane crash
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Plane crash in remote Alaska kills all four passengers
The crashed plane was submerged in about 15ft (4.6 meters) of water in the Seldovia Slough near the shore.
The earlier crash in western Alaska involved an aircraft making its second runway approach in heavy fog when its pilots could not see the gravel airstrip, according to authorities.
The plane was a Piper PA-24 headed for the airport in Seldovia after taking off from Anchorage.
Small plane crashes in Alaska coastal town killing all four on board
The plane was heading for the airport in Seldovia after taking off from Anchorage.
Seldovia's airport is about 136 miles southwest of Anchorage.
Troopers had to wait until the tide went out in order to reach the crashed plane.
Charter Plane Crash in Western Alaska Kills Eight People
A plane chartered by the US Army Corps of Engineers crashed in the fog near a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board.
The Cessna 441 Conquest II departed Anchorage for Cape Newenham Airport and went down near its destination around 12:15 p.m. Thursday.
A six-member NTSB accident investigation team was sent to Cape Newenham.
“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,”
Eight Killed in Charter Plane Crash in Heavy Fog in Alaska
Those onboard included two pilots, two employees of the US Army Corps of Engineers, and four contractors.
According to Clint Johnson of the NTSB, the Cessna's pilots were flying solely by instruments and could not see the gravel airstrip when the plane crashed.
The crash occurred near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site airport, roughly 450 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska.
“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,”
Alaska charter plane crash kills eight people including US Army Corps of Engineers staff
A charter plane crashed at a remote radar site in Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, including two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees.
The crash occurred during the aircraft's second approach after it failed to land on a previous attempt.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski stated in a social media post that the flight was operated by charter company Security Aviation.
“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,”
Charter Aircraft Crashes Near Alaskan Military Site, Killing Eight
The aircraft involved was a civilian-contracted Cessna 441 operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation.
Eight people were killed in a plane crash at a remote military radar site in Alaska.
The Cape Newenham facility belongs to a network of remote radar sites that monitor aircraft in Alaskan airspace.
“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,”
Plane crash during landing in heavy fog kills 8 in Alaska
The flight was operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation.
Two of the contractors were employees of Calista Brice.
The crash occurred near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, located roughly 450 miles west of Anchorage.
“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,”
Eight Killed in Plane Crash at Remote Alaska Military Facility
The US Army Corps of Engineers confirmed that two of its employees were on board the plane.
The Cape Newenham facility is part of the Alaska Radar System, which monitors aircraft approaching or operating in Alaskan airspace.
NTSB Alaska regional chief Clint Johnson stated that there were two pilots and six passengers on the plane.
“Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time,”
Small plane with 8 aboard crashes in Alaska
The crash occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. local time.
The plane crashed west of the radar site's airport.
The NTSB will investigate the crash.
“I appreciate the U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB, Alaska State Troopers, and the Rescue Coordination Center for responding to the site. Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.”