A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers charter plane carrying eight people crashed in Western Alaska on Thursday, killing everyone on board, according to the U.S. military.
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Details on the crash
The crash happened near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, about 450 miles west of Anchorage.
According to The Associated Press, the site is part of a network of remote radar sites that track aircraft in Alaskan airspace.
The Cessna 441 took off from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport bound for Cape Newenham and crashed at approximately 12:15 p.m.
“This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve,” U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis said in a statement.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, also expressed her condolences in a post on X.
“I join Alaskans in condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham today,” Murkowski wrote. “Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.”
Who was on board?
Davis said six passengers and two pilots were on board.
No names were released, but among the victims were two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees.
The military has not provided specific details about the charter’s mission, but Davis described those aboard as“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,” Davis said. “We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals.”
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