Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, US air force says
A civilian-contracted aircraft crashed near a remote US Air Force radar site in Alaska, resulting in the death of all eight people on board. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
The incident involves a loss of life during a military-contracted mission, prompting a formal safety investigation by the NTSB.
Image source, Getty Images By Emily Atkinson Published 21 minutes ago 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.
It is unclear who the 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.
"Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time," he said in a statement.
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