Charter plane crashes near Alaska radar site; all 8 aboard killed

A Cessna 441 charter plane operated by Security Aviation crashed on August 21, 2026, near Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, including two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees. The FAA and NTSB launched investigations into the cause of the crash.

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Charter Plane Crash at Remote Military Site in Alaska Kills All 8

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A charter plane crashed at a remote radar site in Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, the U.S. military said. In a statement, the U.S. Air Force said, "These individuals were dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment." An investigation is now underway. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.