A small charter plane carrying eight people crashed at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Station airport in western Alaska. All eight people on board, including the pilot, were killed in the crash, according to the U.S. military.The accident happened at a remote radar facility in western Alaska. The area is difficult to reach because of its isolated location and harsh weather conditions. The radar station is part of a U.S. military network used to monitor and detect aircraft and other activity in the region.The U.S. military expressed its deepest condolences to the families and friends of all eight victims. Air Force Lieutenant General Robert Davis described the incident as a devastating loss for the military family and the communities they serve.Military and local authorities are expected to investigate the crash to determine what caused the aircraft to go down. Investigators will examine the plane, weather conditions, flight records and other information as part of the investigation.The identities of the victims and further details about the circumstances of the crash are expected to be released by officials as the investigation continues.
