Eight die in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says - BBC
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed in a remote area of Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The flight was headed to a U.S. Air Force radar site, and an investigation by the FAA and NTSB is underway.
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This is a significant aviation tragedy involving military-contracted personnel, prompting a formal safety investigation into the cause of the crash.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emily Atkinson Getty Images A plane crash at a remote US Air Force site in Alaska has killed all eight people on board, the US military has said.
The civilian-contracted aircraft crashed shortly after midday local time (20:00 GMT) on Thursday near Cape Newenham, which hosts the airport of a long-range radar site.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said two of its employees were aboard.
It is unclear who the other passengers were or why they were there, but the US Air Force Alaskan Command chief said they had been "dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment".
"This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve," Lt Gen Robert Davis added.
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