Alaska Plane Crash: Eight people were killed after a charter plane crashed at a remote military radar site in western Alaska on Thursday. The US military's Alaskan Command confirmed the casualties after the rescue operation ended. The aircraft, which had two pilots and six passengers on board, went down near Cape Newenham.
Rescue Ops Underway
According to Reuters report, citing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesperson, a Cessna 441 operated by Anchorage-based air charter company crashed west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport in Alaska around 12:15. The plane had departed from Anchorage International Airport and was bound for Cape Newenham.
Earlier, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center said it launched a search and rescue mission after receiving a report of an “aircraft incident” near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site.
US Senator Prays For Passengers
Meanwhile, US Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed grief over the incident and prayed for those on board. She wrote on X, "I join Alaskans in condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham today. I’ve traveled extensively with Security Aviation throughout Alaska, and have met many of their experienced pilots. 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."
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