8 Dead in Alaska Air Force Base Plane Crash
Summary
Eight people were killed when a plane crashed at a remote U.S. Air Force base in Cape Newenham, Alaska. An investigation is underway and officials have not yet released the names of the deceased.
Key Points
- Eight people died in a plane crash at a remote U.S. Air Force base in Alaska.
- The crash occurred at the airport in the long-range radar area of Cape Newenham in the southwestern part of the state.
- Rescuers confirmed that none of the passengers on board survived.
- Alaskan Command said an investigation is underway and names will be released after families are notified.
