Alaska Plane Crash: Security Aviation Charter Plane Crashes in Cape Newenham, 8 People On Board — Cape Newenham, Alaska
A Security Aviation charter plane carrying eight people crashed Thursday near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The twin-engine Cessna was carrying two pilots and six passengers, NTSB Alaska region chief Clint Johnson said.
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He did not immediately provide details about their status. The plane took off from Anchorage and is believed to have crashed early Thursday afternoon while approaching Cape Newenham, Johnson said. The aircraft went down on land near the Cape Newenham Airport, an Air Force airstrip that provides access to the Long Range Radar Station.
Search And Rescue Mission Underway The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center said it launched a search and rescue mission after receiving a Federal Aviation Administration alert about an “aircraft incident” near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site.
Search and rescue forces were on scene, while the NTSB, Alaska State Troopers and other agencies responded to the crash. The Alaska Air National Guard was also responding, according to the US Coast Guard. The incident remained under investigation, and officials said additional information would be released as it became available. Sen.
Lisa Murkowski also issued a statement shortly after the crash was reported, saying she has traveled “extensively” with Security Aviation in the past. "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.
