Eight Die in Alaska Charter Plane Crash Near Remote Radar Site
TL;DR
A civilian-contracted charter plane, a Cessna 441, crashed at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in remote Alaska, killing all eight on board (two pilots and six passengers) after departing from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport en route to the radar site. The FAA confirmed flight details and the NTSB is investigating with search-and-rescue noting there were no survivors. Alaska officials and U.S. military leaders offered condolences and pledged support to families and responders.
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