Alaska Plane Crash
Small plane crashes in remote Alaska coastal waters, killing all four aboard
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A Piper PA-24 small plane crashed into shallow waters near Seldovia, Alaska on Friday, killing all four people on board. The aircraft went down about 136 miles southwest of Anchorage while attempting to land at Seldovia Airport. State troopers recovered all four bodies from approximately 15 feet of water, according to WGAL. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan called the tragedy "heartbreaking and unacceptable."
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into what caused the crash. Officials have not yet released details about the victims or the specific circumstances that led to the plane going down in the remote coastal town's waters.
Plane Went Down During Approach to Remote Airport
The Piper PA-24 departed from Anchorage and was heading toward Seldovia Airport when it crashed, according to WAPT. Seldovia sits 136 miles southwest of Alaska's largest city. The aircraft struck shallow water near the remote coastal community. Emergency responders reached the scene and recovered all four occupants from the submerged plane.
Four People Killed in the Crash
All four people aboard the small aircraft died in the crash, as reported by WVTM13. The victims have not yet been publicly identified. State troopers were able to recover the bodies from the water shortly after the accident occurred near the remote town.
Federal Investigators Begin Search for Cause
The National Transportation Safety Board is now leading the investigation into why the plane crashed, according to WISN. Investigators will examine aircraft systems, weather conditions, and pilot performance. The NTSB typically takes weeks or months to determine what caused aviation accidents. No preliminary cause has been released yet.
Alaska Senator Reacts to Another Aviation Tragedy
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan released a statement calling the crash "heartbreaking and unacceptable," per KOAT. Alaska has experienced multiple small aircraft accidents in recent years due to remote geography and challenging flying conditions. The state's vast wilderness means many communities rely heavily on small planes for transportation and supplies.
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