A tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a charter plane crashed in western Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals onboard, as confirmed by the U.S. military. The accident took place at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, located roughly 450 miles (725 kilometers) west of Anchorage. Authorities reported that the aircraft had departed from Anchorage prior to the crash. Among those who lost their lives were two pilots and six passengers.
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