Charter plane crash kills all eight aboard near remote Alaska radar site

Tragedy struck near Alaska's remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport on Thursday when a charter plane crashed, claiming the lives of all eight individuals on board. The Cessna 411 aircraft had departed from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, bound for Cape Newenham, when it disappeared from radar.

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This is a devastating loss for our military family and the communities we serve.

The U.S. military confirmed the devastating loss, with Lt. Gen. Robert Davis of Alaskan Command issuing a statement expressing profound grief for the "military family and the communities we serve." He described the passengers as "dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment," emphasizing that support for their families is the highest priority.

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dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment. Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time. We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated a thorough investigation into the crash. Five NTSB investigators are en route to the accident site. The agency will examine the wreckage, pilot records, flight data, air traffic communications, weather conditions, and lighting at the time of the incident to determine the cause of the crash. The civilian-contracted aircraft was managed by Security Aviation.

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opened an investigation into Thursday’s crash of a Cessna 441 airplane operated by Security Aviation as an air taxi flight from Anchorage to Cape Newenham, Alaska. The plane crashed into mountainous terrain near Newenham.