Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says
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.
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- Fact 1: 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.
- Fact 2: "We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals." The 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.
- Fact 3: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which identified the plane as a Cesna 441, said it and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) would investigate the incident.
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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Original source: BBC News World
Also reported by The Hill.
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