A charter plane carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site on the coast of western Alaska on Thursday, killing everyone on board, according to the U.S. military.
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Key facts
- A charter aircraft crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday.
- Eight people were on board, and all were killed, the U.S. military said.
- Rescuers who landed near the site confirmed there were no survivors, according to Al Jazeera.
- It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast, the BBC reported.
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
Rescuers who landed near the crash site “confirmed there were no survivors,” according to Al Jazeera.
The crash occurred at a radar site on Alaska’s south-west coast, the BBC reported. It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the site, according to the same report.
The U.S. air force said eight people were killed in the crash, the BBC reported.
Details about the cause of the crash and the identities of those on board have not been released in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The crash claimed eight lives at a remote military installation, marking a significant loss in a hard-to-reach region of Alaska. Questions remain about why the civilian-contracted aircraft was at the radar site, and any investigation could shape future safety and access procedures at such locations.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Alaska plane crash?
Eight people were on board the charter aircraft, and all were killed, according to the U.S. military.
Where did the crash happen?
The charter plane crashed at a remote radar site on Alaska's south-west coast, in western Alaska, according to the BBC and NPR.
Were there any survivors?
No. Rescuers who landed near the crash site confirmed there were no survivors, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Charter plane crash near Alaskan military site kills 8
Al Jazeera: Rescuers who landed near the crash site 'confirmed there were no survivors'.
- Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says
BBC World: It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.
- Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says
NPR News: A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.