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Aug 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
US military: 8 killed in charter plane crash
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The U.S. military said eight people died after a charter plane crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in western Alaska. The aircraft was carrying eight people, and officials said search and recovery teams responded while support is being provided to families.
WHO: U.S. military; U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis; Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center; search and recovery professionals
WHAT: A charter plane crashed near a remote military radar site airport, killing eight people aboard.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 5:27 PM ET
WHERE: Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, western Alaska
WHY: Cause is under investigation.
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