Charter plane with 8 aboard crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska

A charter flight carrying two pilots and six passengers crashed while approaching a remote site in western Alaska on Thursday, officials said.

Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief, told The Associated Press that two pilots and six passengers were on board.

Johnson did not immediately have information on their conditions.

The plane took off from Anchorage and is believed to have crashed early Thursday afternoon while approaching Cape Newenham, according to the AP.

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The twin-engine Cessna was operated by Security Aviation and had been chartered to fly from Anchorage to Cape Newenham, located about 40 miles south of Goodnews Bay, according to KTUU.

The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center said it launched a search-and-rescue mission after receiving a report of an “aircraft incident” near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, reacted to the crash on X, offering condolences and noting her personal experience flying with Security Aviation.

“I join Alaskans in condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham today,” Murkowski wrote. “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,” she continued. “Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.”

Fox News has reached out to the National Transportation Safety Board and the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center for additional information.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.