A charter plane crashed in Alaska, causing the death of eight people. The aircraft fell near a military radar station.

On Thursday, a tragic aviation accident occurred in Alaska, where a Cessna 441 charter plane, operated by Security Aviation from Anchorage, crashed near the Cape Newenham military radar station. The incident happened around 12:15 local time (20:15 GMT), west of the Cape Newenham LRRS airport. The aircraft had taken off from Anchorage International Airport and was heading to its destination, Cape Newenham.

The radar station in Alaska is part of a network that monitors air traffic and aircraft in the area, playing a crucial role in air security. U.S. authorities have not provided additional information about the causes of the crash or the identity of the eight victims on board.