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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says

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A civilian-contracted charter aircraft crashed on Thursday at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in southwestern Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The U.S. military confirmed the incident, noting that the site is a remote, long-range radar facility operated by the Air Force.

Emergency responders reached the crash site following the incident, which occurred approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage. The military is currently overseeing the situation at the remote location, which serves as a critical radar installation on Alaska’s southwestern tip.

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Vanguard (NG) Emphasizes the military nature of the site and international location
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