Alaska officials identify 4 men killed in a small plane crash near coastal town
Summary
A small plane crashed in shallow water near the town of Seldovia, Alaska, killing the pilot and three passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash.Key Facts
- The pilot was Eric Middlebrook, 68, from Anchorage, Alaska.
- The three passengers were Ronald Schmidt, 65, Lance Schmidt, 20, and Daniel Simons, 82, all from California.
- The plane was a Piper PA-24 heading from Anchorage to Seldovia.
- The crash happened in about 15 feet of water near the shore.
- Troopers waited for the tide to lower before recovering the victims.
- The NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash.
- U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan said aviation safety in Alaska is a top priority.
- A separate plane crash in western Alaska a week earlier killed eight people.
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