Eight Killed As Plane Crashes Near US Military Radar Site In Alaska | Sahara Reporters

The aircraft had departed Anchorage and was travelling to the radar facility when the incident occurred. The US military said recovery teams were sent to the crash site following the incident.

Eight people were killed after a civilian-contracted plane crashed near a US military radar site in western Alaska, according to the US military.

According to CNBC-TV18, the aircraft crashed while approaching the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, a remote facility located about 450 miles west of Anchorage. The two pilots and six passengers on board were killed in the crash.

The aircraft had departed Anchorage and was travelling to the radar facility when the incident occurred. The US military said recovery teams were sent to the crash site following the incident.

The military said the radar site is part of a network of installations used to monitor airspace in Alaska. The facility is in a remote area, making access to the crash location difficult for emergency and recovery personnel.

Authorities have not yet established what caused the aircraft to crash. Investigators are expected to examine the wreckage, flight records and other evidence as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, according to CNBC-TV18. Officials are also working to identify the victims and notify their relatives.

The crash adds to recent concerns over aviation safety in Alaska, where remote locations and difficult weather conditions can complicate flight operations and emergency response.

Investigators are expected to release more information as the recovery operation and examination of the crash site continue.