Alaskan Charter Plane Crash Kills All On Board at Remote Radar Site
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A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the US military said.
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NBC NewsA charter plane crashed at a remote radar site in Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, the U.S. military said.
BBC NewsPublished A plane crash at a remote US Air Force site in Alaska has killed all eight people on board, the US military has said.
NPR NewsJUNEAU, Alaska — A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
The Daily WireEight people are dead after a plane carrying multiple Army engineers crashed Thursday near an isolated Alaskan radar station.
USA TodayAuthorities are investigating a day after a charter plane crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska, leaving no survivors.
ABC NewsThe NTSB will investigate the crash. A small plane with eight people aboard crashed in a remote part of western Alaska on Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
PBS NewsHour2 US Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Alaska The twin-engine Cessna 441 had taken off from Anchorage and was headed for the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport about 450 miles west when it crashed around midday Thursday.
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The crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage, Alaska.
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The Guardian USThe crash happened near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site airport, approximately 450 miles (725km) west of Anchorage, Alaska.
NBC NewsThe crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, some 450 miles west of Anchorage.
The Daily WireThe Federal Aviation Administration said the crash occurred Thursday at 12:15 p.m. when a chartered Cessna aircraft went down near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site airport in southwestern Alaska. No immediate information was released on the cause of the crash, but the FAA and the National Safety Transportation Board are investigating.
USA TodayWhere did the charter plane crash? The plane crashed west of Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, about 450 miles west-southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, officials have said.
ABC NewsThe Cessna 441, which took off from Anchorage earlier Thursday was headed toward Cape Newenham when it crashed about 12:15 p.m. local time, according to the FAA.
BBC NewsThe plane originally took off from Anchorage International Airport and was bound for Cape Newenham - 450 miles (725 km) to the west by air - the US Air Force Alaskan Command said.
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Alaskan Command told USA TODAY that the flight was a "civilian-contracted aircraft," and that the people on board were carrying out an unspecified mission.
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NBC NewsIt was not immediately clear what mission the group was carrying out. The statement said the plane was a “civilian-contracted aircraft.”
BBC NewsIt 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".
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Rescuers who landed near the crash site "confirmed there were no survivors", it added. An investigation is under way and the deceased will be named once their next of kin had been informed.
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NBC NewsThe military statement said that following the crash, search and rescue teams landed near the site and ultimately confirmed there were no survivors.
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The radar site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center. It's part of a network of remote radar sites that tracks aircraft operating in Alaska's airspace and along its borders, the statement from Alaskan Command said.
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The Guardian USThe radar site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center. It is part of a network of remote radar sites that tracks aircraft operating in Alaska’s airspace and along its borders, the statement from Alaskan Command said.
USA TodayThe radar site is part of a network that tracks aircraft in Alaskan airspace and near its borders.
BBC NewsThe Cape Newenham site on Alaska's south-west coast is part of the Alaska Radar System, a network of remote sites that monitor aircraft approaching or operating in Alaskan airspace.
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The small plane struck the tail of the hovering helicopter, killing the Cessna pilot and sending both aircraft to the ground in pieces.
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Washington TimesThe small plane struck the tail of the hovering helicopter, killing the Cessna pilot and sending both aircraft to the ground in pieces.
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The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said that it chartered the flight and that two of its employees on board were among those killed.
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The Daily WireTwo of the victims on the plane were members of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, which chartered the flight. Six passengers and two pilots with flight company Security Aviation were on the flight.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska posted to X on Thursday night: “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.”
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The Daily WireSenator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) offered her condolences to the victims of the crash, noting she has frequently flown on flights operated by Security Aviation.
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02 USA Today "This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve," said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Eleventh Air Force.
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03 The Guardian US “This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,” US air force Lt Gen Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American aerospace defense command region and 11th air force, said in a statement.
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04 NPR News "This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve," U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Eleventh Air Force, said in a statement.
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05 New York Post A paraglider came crashing down onto a California cliff Wednesday and got stranded roughly 500 feet below the top, forcing rescuers to pull him out by helicopter.
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06 ABC News The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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07 Associated Press CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — Federal investigators have pulled intact data cards from a state police helicopter and Cessna plane that collided at a small airport in central Pennsylvania, killing the plane’s pilot.
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08 Washington Times CARLISLE, Pa. — Federal investigators have pulled intact data cards from a state police helicopter and Cessna plane that collided at a small airport in central Pennsylvania, killing the plane’s pilot.
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09 The Daily Wire “This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis. “These individuals were dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment. Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends, and teammates during this devastating time. We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals.”
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