Charter plane with eight on board crashes in Alaska

ALASKA: A small plane with eight people on board crashed in a remote part of western Alaska on Thursday, ABC News reported, citing the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Cessna 441, which took off from Anchorage earlier Thursday, was headed toward Cape Newenham when it crashed about 12:15 p.m. local time, according to the FAA. The flight was headed to the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar site.

While there was no immediate update on the condition of people aboard the flight, Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy, in a Facebook post, said that the Alaska National Guard is conducting a search and rescue operation.

On the news of the plane crash, senior Alaskan senator Lisa Murkowski said in a post on X, “I join Alaskans in condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham today. I’ve traveled extensively with Security Aviation throughout Alaska, and have met many of their experienced pilots. I appreciate the U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB, Alaska State Troopers, and the Rescue Coordination Center for responding to the site. Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.”

According to ABC News, the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash. (ANI)