A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed while approaching a remote radar facility in western Alaska on Thursday (Aug 20), killing everyone on board, the US military said.The crash occurred at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, about 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage. The aircraft was described by the military as a civilian-contracted plane.<h2>Who was on board?</h2>The National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, said the aircraft was carrying two pilots and six passengers. It had departed from Anchorage and was believed to have crashed early Thursday afternoon while approaching Cape Newenham.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-you-want-peace-prepare-for-war-naravane-warns-china-not-pakistan-is-india-s-main-competitor-1787283477651">'If you want peace, prepare for war': Ex-Army chief Manoj Naravane warns China, not Pakistan, is India's main competitor</a><h2>Aircraft was supporting remote radar site</h2>The radar facility is operated by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center and forms part of a network of remote radar installations across Alaska. These sites are used to monitor aircraft operating in the state's airspace and along its borders.The US military did not provide details about the specific mission being carried out by those aboard the aircraft.US Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and Eleventh Air Force, described the crash as a major loss for the military community."This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve," Davis said in a statement.He described those on board as "dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wants-us-astronauts-back-on-the-lunar-surface-by-2028-signs-commercial-first-executive-order-on-space-launches-1787274681496">Trump wants US astronauts back on the lunar surface by 2028; signs 'commercial-first' executive order on space launches</a><h2>Search and recovery operation</h2>Davis said the immediate focus was on supporting the victims' families, friends, and colleagues, while also thanking the teams involved in the response. "Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time," he said."We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals."Authorities have not yet released further details about what caused the crash or identified the people who were on board.&nbsp;

A charter aircraft carrying eight people has crashed while approaching a remote radar facility in western Alaska, killing everyone on board. Investigators are now working to determine what caused the crash.

A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed while approaching a remote radar facility in western Alaska on Thursday (Aug 20), killing everyone on board, the US military said. The crash occurred at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, about 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage. The aircraft was described by the military as a civilian-contracted plane. Who was on board? The National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, said the aircraft was carrying two pilots and six passengers. It had departed from Anchorage and was believed to have crashed early Thursday afternoon while approaching Cape Newenham. Also read | 'If you want peace, prepare for war': Ex-Army chief Manoj Naravane warns China, not Pakistan, is India's main competitor Aircraft was supporting remote radar site The radar facility is operated by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center and forms part of a network of remote radar installations across Alaska. These sites are used to monitor aircraft operating in the state's airspace and along its borders. The US military did not provide details about the specific mission being carried out by those aboard the aircraft. US Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and Eleventh Air Force, described the crash as a major loss for the military community. "This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve," Davis said in a statement. He described those on board as "dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment". Also read | Trump wants US astronauts back on the lunar surface by 2028; signs 'commercial-first' executive order on space launches Search and recovery operation Davis said the immediate focus was on supporting the victims' families, friends, and colleagues, while also thanking the teams involved in the response. "Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time," he said. "We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals." Authorities have not yet released further details about what caused the crash or identified the people who were on board.

A charter aircraft carrying eight people has crashed while approaching a remote radar facility in western Alaska, killing everyone on board. Investigators are now working to determine what caused the crash.

'Devastating loss': 8 dead after charter aircraft crashes near remote Alaska radar facility

Two small planes collided in mid-air in Alaska Wednesday morning, killing all five people aboard both aircraft, authorities said. 
 
The crash happened around 11 am local time about 60 miles north of the city of Bethel, Alaska National Guard spokeswoman Lieutenant Colonel Candis Olmstead said in a statement. 
 
&quot;The aircraft involved were a Hageland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan with three individuals on board and a Renfro&#39;s Alaska Adventures Piper PA-18 Super Cub with two individuals on board,&quot; Olmstead said. 
 
Olmstead said the crash occurred about 6 miles northwest of Russian Mission, a remote community in the southwest of the state along the Yukon River. 
 
The cause of the crash was not immediately known. 
 
Neither Hageland, nor Renfro&#39;s Alaskan Adventures, which runs fishing and hunting charters, immediately responded to a request for information. 
 
An Alaska Army National Guard helicopter ferrying medics was arriving at the crash site, Olmstead said. Alaska State Troopers were also en route. 
 
A spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board, Clint Johnson, said two Anchorage-based investigators were headed to the scene, but said authorities were &quot;still very much treating this as an active rescue.&quot; 
 
Johnson had no word on survivors, and said the Board was waiting for updates from the Alaska State Troopers and the US Air Force&#39;s rescue coordination center. 
 
(Reuters)

The cause of the crash was not immediately known

Two small planes collided in mid-air in Alaska Wednesday morning, killing all five people aboard both aircraft, authorities said. The crash happened around 11 am local time about 60 miles north of the city of Bethel, Alaska National Guard spokeswoman Lieutenant Colonel Candis Olmstead said in a statement. "The aircraft involved were a Hageland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan with three individuals on board and a Renfro's Alaska Adventures Piper PA-18 Super Cub with two individuals on board," Olmstead said. Olmstead said the crash occurred about 6 miles northwest of Russian Mission, a remote community in the southwest of the state along the Yukon River. The cause of the crash was not immediately known. Neither Hageland, nor Renfro's Alaskan Adventures, which runs fishing and hunting charters, immediately responded to a request for information. An Alaska Army National Guard helicopter ferrying medics was arriving at the crash site, Olmstead said. Alaska State Troopers were also en route. A spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board, Clint Johnson, said two Anchorage-based investigators were headed to the scene, but said authorities were "still very much treating this as an active rescue." Johnson had no word on survivors, and said the Board was waiting for updates from the Alaska State Troopers and the US Air Force's rescue coordination center. (Reuters)

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'Devastating loss': 8 dead after charter aircraft crashes near remote Alaska radar facility

Five dead after two planes collide mid-air in Alaska