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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says

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A charter aircraft carrying 8 people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing everyone on board. The crash occurred near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage. Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, confirmed that there were two pilots and six passengers on board. The U.S. military is offering support to the families and friends of those who died in the crash.

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A charter plane carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all on board. The plane, a Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation, took off from Anchorage and was headed to the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport when it crashed around 12:15 pm local time. All eight people, including two pilots and six passengers, died in the crash.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the crash, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The U.S. military said that the individuals on board were "dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment."

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, expressed his condolences and described the incident as a "devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve." The names of those killed will not be released until 24 hours after their next of kin are notified.

The crash occurred at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, which is part of a network of remote radar sites that track aircraft operating in Alaska's airspace and along its borders.

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Alaska Alaskan Command Anchorage JUNEAU U.S.

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"This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve," U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Eleventh Air Force, said in a statement.

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8 dead in charter plane crash at remote military radar site in Alaska · assertive framing

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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says · assertive framing

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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says JUNEAU, Alaska — asserted

military → kill → Alaska

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. asserted

military → carry → board

The crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage, Alaska. asserted

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Davis → serve → statement

The radar site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center. asserted

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It's part of a network of remote radar sites that tracks aircraft operating in Alaska's airspace and along its borders, the statement from Alaskan Command said. asserted

statement → track → Command

The statement did not provide details on the specific work the individuals were doing. asserted

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It referred to the plane involved as a "civilian-contracted aircraft." asserted

It → refer → aircraft

Davis described those on board as "dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment. asserted

Davis → describe → environment

Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time. asserted

priority → provide → time

Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, said earlier Thursday evening that two pilots and six passengers were on board. asserted

pilots → say → board

The plane had taken off from Anchorage and was believed to have crashed early Thursday afternoon on approach to Cape Newenham, Johnson said. asserted

Johnson → take → Newenham