A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board. The plane was identified as a Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It departed from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and crashed around 12:15 p.m. local time while approaching Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage.
Key Takeaways
A charter plane carrying eight people crashed near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in western Alaska on Thursday, killing everyone on board. The crash occurred during a foggy afternoon while the plane attempted to land at the remote military site.
- Charter Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation crashes near radar site
- All eight individuals, including two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees, killed in crash
- NTSB and FAA investigating; fog reported as weather condition during crash
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 6 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Of Crash | 1 Difference | Majority reports crash time as 12:15pm local time; Al Jazeera says 20:15 GMT | ▼ |
| Crash Location | Broad Agreement | Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport | |
| Number Of Victims | Broad Agreement | 8 people killed, including two pilots and six passengers | |
| Weather Conditions | Broad Agreement | foggy weather at the time of crash | |
| Investigating Agencies | Broad Agreement | NTSB and FAA investigating the crash. | |
| Aircraft Operator | Broad Agreement | Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation | |
| Landing Attempts | Broad Agreement |
Time Of Crash
▼Majority reports crash time as 12:15pm local time; Al Jazeera says 20:15 GMT
Crash Location
Broad AgreementCape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport
Number Of Victims
Broad Agreement8 people killed, including two pilots and six passengers
Weather Conditions
Broad Agreementfoggy weather at the time of crash
Investigating Agencies
Broad AgreementNTSB and FAA investigating the crash.
Aircraft Operator
Broad AgreementCessna 441 operated by Security Aviation
Landing Attempts
Broad AgreementThis analysis is AI-generated and may not perfectly represent each source's reporting. Always read the original articles for full context.
The U.S. military confirmed that all eight individuals on board were killed in the crash, including two pilots and six passengers. The radar site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center and is part of a network tracking aircraft operating in Alaska's airspace. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the crash with assistance from the FAA.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stated that it chartered the flight and confirmed two of its employees were among those killed. Next of kin have been informed, and USACE is coordinating closely with local, state, and federal authorities. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska posted on X expressing her condolences and appreciation for the response teams. She highlighted her familiarity with Security Aviation and their experienced pilots.
The crash happened in foggy weather according to information compiled by a service that's part of the Flight Safety Foundation, a nonprofit. According to Clint Johnson, the NTSB's Alaska region chief, the plane made at least one attempt to land but missed the approach and tried again before crashing. Rep. Nick Begich also expressed his condolences stating 'This is incredibly difficult news for many Alaskans, especially those in our close-knit aviation community.'
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