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Alaska Charter Plane Crash Claims 8 | Colorado Springs News
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A charter plane carrying eight people, including two pilots and six passengers, crashed near a remote Alaska radar station—leaving no survivors. The aircraft, contracted for a mission to the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, was part of a vital air traffic monitoring network. Officials mourn the loss of dedicated professionals working in one of the world’s most challenging environments. The U.S. Air Force commander expressed deep grief and pledged full support for grieving families, while search teams from the Coast Guard and Alaska State Troopers raced to recover the wreckage. Security Aviation, based in Anchorage, operates the flight, and Alaska’s senator honored the experienced crew, recalling her own travels with them. The NTSB has launched an investigation to determine the cause of this heartbreaking tragedy.
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