A charter plane carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, the U.S. military said.
\n\nThe crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, some 450 miles west of Anchorage.
\n\n“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.
\n\n“These individuals were 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.”
\n\nIt was not immediately clear what mission the group was carrying out. The statement said the plane was a “civilian-contracted aircraft.”
\n\nTwo pilots and six passengers had been on board, according to Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief. He said earlier that the plane was believed to have crashed Thursday afternoon while approaching Cape Newenham after taking off from Anchorage.
\n\nThe military statement…
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