Eight Killed in Alaskan Plane Crash Near Remote Radar Site
A twin-engine Cessna 441 chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board. The aircraft was en route from Anchorage to the…
Detroit, MI, August 21, 2026 —
A twin-engine Cessna 441 chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers crashed on approach to the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in western Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals on board. The aircraft was traveling from Anchorage to the remote radar facility at the time of the incident.
The crash occurred amidst foggy weather conditions. The specific circumstances leading to the accident are currently under investigation by both the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Further details regarding the identities of the victims, the exact time of the crash, and any preliminary findings from the investigation have not yet been released.
Story summarized from the original created by Becky Bohrer, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
