Small plane crashes in water next to remote Alaska coastal town
Summary
A small plane crashed into shallow water near the remote coastal town of Seldovia, Alaska, shortly after takeoff. Rescue teams waited for the tide to go out before reaching the plane, which was submerged about 15 feet underwater.Key Facts
- The crash happened next to Seldovia, a small town about 136 miles southwest of Anchorage.
- The plane was a Piper PA-24-260, which can carry between one and four people.
- Authorities did not immediately know how many people were on board or if there were any survivors.
- The plane crashed into the Seldovia Slough, a shallow water area near the shore.
- State troopers waited for the tide to recede to reach the aircraft.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.
- A separate plane crash occurred less than a week earlier at a remote site in western Alaska, killing all eight people aboard.
- That previous crash happened during poor visibility due to heavy fog.
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