NewsWPLG Local 10August 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Officials confirm eight fatalities in Alaska military site plane crash
A plane crashed at a remote military site in western Alaska during a second landing attempt in heavy fog, resulting in the death of all eight people on board. Authorities confirmed the loss of contact occurred during the final approach.
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The incident involves the loss of eight lives at a military facility, prompting an investigation into aviation safety protocols during adverse weather conditions.
Key Facts
- Eight people were killed in the plane crash.
- The crash occurred at a remote military site in western Alaska.
- The aircraft was on its second attempt to land when it crashed.
- Heavy fog was present at the time of the incident.
- The plane lost contact during the second runway approach.
- Authorities confirmed the details of the crash on Friday.
Who's Mentioned
organizationCalista Corp.“Parent company of contractors involved”other0.40“Visibility in kilometers”personRobert Davis“U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen.”organizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“Employer of two victims”other441“Cessna model number”locationAlaska“Location of the crash site”organizationSecurity Aviation“Charter company operating the flight”locationCape Newenham“Site of the crash”personMike O’Donnell“Former FAA official”personCarrie Haisley“National Weather Service meteorologist”locationJuneau“Dateline location of the report”personClint Johnson“NTSB Alaska region chief”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Investigating the crash”