Charter Cessna crashes near Cape Newenham radar site, killing eight
A civilian-operated Cessna 441 crashed near a remote Alaskan radar installation on Thursday, killing all eight occupants.
A Cessna 441 chartered by Anchorage-based Security Aviation went down west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport in western Alaska at about 20:15 GMT on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The aircraft was carrying two pilots and six passengers, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief. Rescuers who reached the crash area reported that there were no survivors. Alaskan Command officials said an investigation is under way and that the identities of the deceased will be released after families are notified. > "This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve," said Alaskan Command chief Robert Davis. > "These individuals were dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment," he added.