Event
Eight people were killed when a civilian-contracted Cessna 441 charter plane crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska. The aircraft, operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation, crashed west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport on Thursday at approximately 20:15 GMT. Rescuers confirmed there were no survivors, with the National Transportation Safety Board reporting two pilots and six passengers on board. Alaskan Command is investigating the incident and has not yet released the names of the deceased.
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A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport, killing all eight people on board. Alaskan Command is investigating the incident at the remote facility.
Background
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 charter plane operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation crashed west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport in western Alaska. The incident occurred at a remote radar site used to track aircraft in Alaskan airspace. Alaskan Command is investigating the crash, which resulted in eight fatalities. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is involved in the investigation, and the identities of the deceased have not yet been released pending family notification.
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 charter plane operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation crashed west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport in western Alaska. The incident occurred at a remote radar site used to track aircraft in Alaskan airspace. Alaskan Command is investigating the
Fact cards
Key entities: Alaskan Command, Security Aviation, National Transportation Safety Board, Cape Newenham LRRS Airport, Robert Davis, Clint Johnson.
Who was operating the aircraft? The plane was operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation. How many people were on board? The National Transportation Safety Board reported two pilots and six passengers were on board. Where did the crash occur? The crash happened west of Cape Ne
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/21/charter-plane-crash-near-alaskan-military-site-kills-8 | published 2026-08-21T10:59:50.000Z | primary source | Al Jazeera Global News | Primary source for the crash details, operator name, and official statements.
2026-08-20: Cessna 441 charter plane crashes west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport at approximately 20:15 GMT. 2026-08-20: Rescuers land near the crash site and confirm there are no survivors. 2026-08-21: Alaskan Command and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report tha
Timeline
Cessna 441 charter plane crashes west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport at approximately 20:15 GMT.
Rescuers land near the crash site and confirm there are no survivors.
Alaskan Command and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report that two pilots and six passengers were on board.
Alaskan Command chief Robert Davis describes the deceased as "dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment."
FAQ
The plane was operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation.
The National Transportation Safety Board reported two pilots and six passengers were on board.
The crash happened west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport in western Alaska.
No, Alaskan Command has not yet released the names, pending notification of their families.
Near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska.
Approximately 725 kilometres west of Anchorage.
It tracks aircraft operating in Alaskan airspace.