Thursday 27 August 2015

At least one dead in fatal Kasilof plane crash

Kenai Peninsula OnlineAt least one dead in fatal Kasilof plane crashKenai Peninsula OnlineUpdate: Alaska State Troopers have confirmed that two people were killed in a small plane crash Saturday night in Kasilof. According to troopers, the Cessna 180's owner and pilot, Brian Nolan, age 69 of Kasilof, and passenger Peter Lahndt, age 57 of ...

Monday 24 August 2015

Kasilof Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger

Alaska Public Radio NetworkKasilof Plane Crash Kills Pilot, PassengerAlaska Public Radio NetworkTwo Kasilof men died when their plane clipped some trees and crashed just beyond the Cook Inlet bluff Saturday night. Investigators are trying to discover the cause of a plane crash Saturday night in Kasilof that killed two local men. Pilot Brian Nolan ...and more »

Sunday 23 August 2015

Plane Crashes on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Killing 2 Men

Alaska Dispatch NewsPlane Crashes on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Killing 2 MenABC NewsTwo men died Saturday night when a small plane crashed on the Kenai Peninsula, said Alaska State Troopers. Troopers identified the men Sunday as pilot Brian Nolan, 69, and his Peter Lahndt, 57, both of Kasilof. The Cessna 180, owned by Nolan, crashed ...2 die in plane crash on Alaska's Kenai PeninsulaAlaska Dispatch Newsall 36 news articles »

2 die in plane crash on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

Alaska Dispatch News2 die in plane crash on Alaska's Kenai PeninsulaAlaska Dispatch NewsUpdate, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Alaska State Troopers have identified two victims of a Saturday night plane crash on the Kenai Peninsula. Troopers received several reports shortly after 8 p.m. that a plane had crashed on Cohoe Loop Road, which runs ...UPDATE: Troopers identify two killed in Saturday night plane crash in KasilofKTUU.comAt least one dead in fatal Kasilof plane crashKenai Peninsula OnlinePilot, passenger dead after plane crash in KasilofKTVA.com - Alaska News and Weatherall 5 news articles »

At least one dead in Kasilof plane crash

Kenai Peninsula OnlineAt least one dead in Kasilof plane crashAlaska Dispatch NewsAt least one person was killed in the crash of a small plane Saturday night near Kasilof, Alaska State Troopers said. Early reports didn't say if anyone other than the pilot was on board. “It's not a survivable accident,” said Clint Johnson, an ...At least one dead in fatal Kasilof plane crashKenai Peninsula OnlineNTSB: At least 1 dead in Kasilof-area plane crashKTUU.comall 3 news articles »

Tuesday 18 August 2015

Weather, Terrain Hamper Rescue Efforts In Indonesian Plane Crash

Alaska Native NewsWeather, Terrain Hamper Rescue Efforts In Indonesian Plane CrashAlaska Native NewsA search plane spotted the debris from the crash of Trigana Air Flight 267 in the eastern province of Papua early Monday. The ATR 42-300 twin turboprop disappeared from radar screens shortly before it was to land in Oksibil after a short flight from ...and more »

Thursday 13 August 2015

Alaska State Troopers release new details about pilot's final phone call

KYUKAlaska State Troopers release new details about pilot's final phone callKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherAlaska State Troopers have confirmed pilot Seth Fairbanks dialed a trooper post directly instead of calling 911 moments after his plane crashed into the waters of the Knik Arm. According to an online dispatch from troopers, at roughly 11:54 p.m. on Aug.Questions surround emergency call from Knik Arm plane crashAlaska Public Radio NetworkPreliminary report released in Knik Arm small plane crashJuneau Empire (subscription)NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Knik Arm Crash, Troopers Investigate 9-1-1 ...KYUKAlaska Dispatch News -KTUU.comall 18 news articles »

Wednesday 12 August 2015

Questions surround emergency call from Knik Arm plane crash

Alaska Dispatch NewsQuestions surround emergency call from Knik Arm plane crashAlaska Public Radio NetworkIt appears there was a delay when an emergency call came in from a plane crash on Knik Arm last week. The emergency call came in at 11:54 p.m.last Thursday and was likely auto routed from the Alaska State Troopers post in Bethel, to a Troopers ...NTSB initial report: Skies clear, no obvious cause in Knik Arm plane crashAlaska Dispatch Newsall 1 news articles »

Technology aids recovery of 1952 Alaska plane wreck

SitNewsTechnology aids recovery of 1952 Alaska plane wreckSitNewsThis year's recovery efforts in Alaska, which wrapped up in July, marked the first time the XMET was used at the Colony Glacier site. Six decades ago, an Air Force C-124 Globemaster II crashed into Mount Gannett in the jagged Chugach Mountains -- known ...

Tuesday 11 August 2015

Questions about emergency response to Knik Arm plane crash emerge

Alaska Dispatch NewsQuestions about emergency response to Knik Arm plane crash emergeAlaska Dispatch NewsBETHEL -- The pilot of the Bush plane that crashed in Knik Arm near Anchorage on Thursday night made a cellphone call for help while standing on top of the plane, just as darkness fell and the silt-filled, murky waters rushed in for high tide, Alaska ...and more »

Questions about emergency response to Knik Arm plane crash emerge

Alaska Dispatch NewsQuestions about emergency response to Knik Arm plane crash emergeAlaska Dispatch NewsBETHEL -- The pilot of the Bush plane that crashed in Knik Arm near Anchorage Thursday night made a cellphone for help while standing on top of the plane, just as darkness fell and the silt-filled, murky waters rushed in for high tide, Alaska State ...and more »

Monday 10 August 2015

Missing pilot, passenger in Knik Arm plane crash ID'd

Alaska Public Radio NetworkMissing pilot, passenger in Knik Arm plane crash ID'dAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska State Troopers have identified the missing pilot and passenger in the Knik Arm plane crash as 29-year-old Seth Fairbanks and 23-year-old Anthony Hooper, both of McGrath. The Piper PA-18 Super Cub crashed Friday near Anchorage's north border.Missing pilot, passenger identified in Knik Arm plane crashAlaska Dispatch NewsSearch suspended for 2 missing in plane crash off Birchwood AirportKTUU.comMissing pilot, passenger believed to be aboard crashed plane ID'dKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherFairbanks Daily News-Miner -Alaska Native Newsall 61 news articles »

Sunday 9 August 2015

Missing pilot, passenger identified in Knik Arm plane crash

Alaska Dispatch NewsMissing pilot, passenger identified in Knik Arm plane crashAlaska Dispatch NewsThe still-missing occupants of a plane found crashed along Anchorage's Knik Arm on Friday were identified by Alaska State Troopers Sunday afternoon. Family members had already identified the pilot as Seth Fairbanks, a 29-year-old equipment operator ...Crashed plane recovered from waters near Birchwood AirportKTUU.comAerial search suspended for 2 missing from crashed planeKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherFamily members identify missing pilot from Knik Arm crashFairbanks Daily News-MinerAlaska Native Newsall 53 news articles »

Anchorage pilot rescued from plane crash west of Talkeetna

KTUU.comAnchorage pilot rescued from plane crash west of TalkeetnaKTUU.comFile photo courtesy Alaska Air National Guard. ANCHORAGE -. An Anchorage man injured when his plane crashed in the Talkeetna area was rescued overnight Friday by Alaska Air National Guard crews, according to the Guard and Alaska State Troopers.Pilot rescued from crash in Yentna RiverKTVA.com - Alaska News and Weatherall 2 news articles »

Saturday 8 August 2015

Wreckage of crashed Knik Arm plane recovered; occupants still missing

Alaska Dispatch NewsWreckage of crashed Knik Arm plane recovered; occupants still missingAlaska Dispatch NewsHe said investigators and manufacturers will begin examinations next week to figure out the cause of the crash. Alaska State Troopers said the plane was found at 6:10 a.m. Friday about two miles northeast of Birchwood Airport. It was found upside down ...Recovery of plane from Cook Inlet delayed amid search for occupantsKTUU.comSearch Continues for Persons Involved in Thursday Birchwood Aircraft CrashAlaska Native NewsAuthorities recover downed plane, 2 occupants still missingKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherFairbanks Daily News-Miner -Kenai Peninsula Online -Daily Journalall 30 news articles »

Friday 7 August 2015

Reported plane crash prompts early

KTUU.comReported plane crash prompts early-morning Knik Arm searchKTUU.comAn array of agencies are contributing to search efforts, which at 9:15 a.m. Friday were ongoing: the Anchorage Fire Department launched water assets, and an Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter and HC-130 King aircraft searched from ...Small plane down in Knik Arm found on mud flats with nobody nearbyAlaska Dispatch NewsAuthorities find downed plane, no passengers in Knik Arm mudflatsKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherDowned plane spurs investigationKenai Peninsula Onlineall 15 news articles »

Alaska State Troopers confirm plane crash near Birchwood Airport

KTUU.comAlaska State Troopers confirm plane crash near Birchwood AirportKTUU.comWhile they found a plane, rescue crews have not found any sign of a pilot or occupants. Someone reported seeing a person standing on the small airplane around midnight. Comments. The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated ...Small plane down in Knik Arm found on mud flats with nobody nearbyAlaska Dispatch NewsAuthorities find downed plane, no passengers in Cook InletKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherDowned plane spurs investigationKenai Peninsula Onlineall 11 news articles »

Auburn graduate, airplane pilot lived her dream before fatal crash in Alaska

AL.comAuburn graduate, airplane pilot lived her dream before fatal crash in AlaskaAL.comPeterson got to live her dream, but it ended tragically on July 17 when the Wings of Alaska plane she was piloting crash-landed. She was killed. The four passengers survived. "All of her passengers survived," Ramsey said. "We're very grateful to God ...