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Security Aviation Charter Crash Kills Eight Near Alaska Radar Site

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A Security Aviation charter Cessna 441 crashed near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska, killing all eight aboard. The loss of six passengers and two pilots raises immediate concerns for the radar facility’s operational continuity and the broader military surveillance network.

The aircraft, a Cessna 441 operated by Anchorage‑based Security Aviation, departed Anchorage International Airport and was on final approach when it went down at 12:15 p.m. (2015 UTC) on August 20. NTSB Alaska region chief Clint Johnson confirmed six passengers and two pilots were on board.

U.S. Alaskan Command, led by Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, described the victims as dedicated professionals on a vital mission and expressed that the crash is a devastating loss for the military family and the communities they serve. The incident prompted a coordinated response from the Coast Guard, state troopers and rescue units, underscoring its impact on national air‑space monitoring.

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  1. dw — Alaska charter flight crash kills 8 ·
  2. the-hindu — Charter plane carrying 8 crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska ·
  3. straits-times — Eight killed in charter plane crash near remote site in western Alaska ·

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