Plane headed for remote Alaska town crashes and kills all four passengers on board
Summary
A small plane carrying four people crashed into shallow water near the remote town of Seldovia, Alaska, killing everyone on board. Officials are investigating the cause of the crash, and recovery efforts took place after waiting for the tide to go out.Key Facts
- The plane was a Piper PA-24 flying from Anchorage to Seldovia, about 136 miles away.
- The crash happened in about 15 feet of water near the shore of Seldovia Slough.
- Four adults died in the crash; their bodies were recovered and sent to the medical examiner.
- The names of the victims have not been released yet to allow notification of family members.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.
- Troopers had to wait for low tide to reach the submerged plane.
- Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan said aviation safety remains a key concern following this and a recent deadly plane crash in Alaska.
- Less than a week before, another plane crashed in western Alaska, killing eight people during difficult landing conditions.
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