Saturday 26 September 2015

Pilot and passenger rescued from plane crash in Brooks Range

Alaska Dispatch NewsPilot and passenger rescued from plane crash in Brooks RangeAlaska Dispatch NewsA pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries when their plane crashed in northeast Alaska Thursday evening. According to a U.S. Army release, around 5 p.m. a medical evaluation crew was sent in a Blackhawk helicopter to an area near the Colleen ...

Friday 25 September 2015

Pilot and passenger rescued from plane crash in Brooks Range

Alaska Dispatch NewsPilot and passenger rescued from plane crash in Brooks RangeAlaska Dispatch NewsA pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries when their plane crashed in northeast Alaska Thursday evening. According to a U.S. Army release, around 5 p.m. a medical evaluation crew was sent in a Blackhawk helicopter to an area near the Colleen ...

NTSB report: Plane struck lake before deadly Alaska crash

Albany Times UnionNTSB report: Plane struck lake before deadly Alaska crashFairbanks Daily News-MinerThe National Transportation Safety Board says the de Havilland DHC-3 turbine Otter took off in dark night conditions at about 6 a.m. Sept. 15 from East Wind Lake near the southwest Alaska town of Iliamna. The plane crashed into tundra among trees.NTSB preliminary report: Floatplane struck lake before crashing in Alaska ...Minneapolis Star Tribuneall 51 news articles »

NTSB preliminary report says floatplane struck lake before crashing in Alaska ...

Hickory Daily RecordNTSB preliminary report says floatplane struck lake before crashing in Alaska ...Minneapolis Star Tribune15 from East Wind Lake near the southwest Alaska town of Iliamna (ill-ee-AHM'-nuh). The plane crashed into tundra among trees. NTSB Alaska chief Clint Johnson says rumors that the pilot was wearing night vision goggles are false. He says the plane was ...NTSB report: Plane struck lake before deadly Alaska crashLexington Herald Leaderall 10 news articles »

Witness: Plane's floats re

Alaska Dispatch NewsWitness: Plane's floats re-touched lake on takeoff before fatal crash in IliamnaAlaska Dispatch NewsAfter the crash, the NTSB said locals scrambled to reach the scene. Later that morning, the Alaska Air National Guard sent an HC-130 search plane and crew to Iliamna to assist in treating the survivors and fly them to Anchorage for further medical ...and more »

Witness: Float plane bounced off lake on takeoff before fatal crash in Iliamna

Alaska Dispatch NewsWitness: Float plane bounced off lake on takeoff before fatal crash in IliamnaAlaska Dispatch NewsAfter the crash, the NTSB said locals scrambled to reach the scene. Later that morning, the Alaska Air National Guard sent an HC-130 search plane and crew to Iliamna to assist in treating the survivors and fly them to Anchorage for further medical ...and more »

Witness: Plane's floats re

Alaska Dispatch NewsWitness: Plane's floats re-touched lake on takeoff before fatal crash in IliamnaAlaska Dispatch NewsAfter the crash, the NTSB said locals scrambled to reach the scene. Later that morning, the Alaska Air National Guard sent an HC-130 search plane and crew to Iliamna to assist in treating the survivors and fly them to Anchorage for further medical ...

Monday 21 September 2015

3 killed, 7 injured in Alaska plane crash

KVAL3 killed, 7 injured in Alaska plane crashiFreePress.com (blog)A 69-year-old dentist from Northeastern Pennsylvania was killed in a plane crash in Alaska Tuesday, according to multiple media reports. Their bodies have been recovered and are being sent for autopsies, the troopers added. It took place “300 yards ...Cottage Grove man survives deadly Alaska plane crashKVALAlaska adventure turns to tragedy as 3 killed, 7 injured in plane crashThe Boston GlobeGreenville man survives floatplane crash in AlaskaYoungstown VindicatorMyTechBits -Yahoo! Maktoob Newsall 57 news articles »

UPDATE: Anchorage man identified as pilot in Knik Glacier plane crash

KTUU.comUPDATE: Anchorage man identified as pilot in Knik Glacier plane crashKTUU.comUPDATE Monday, Sept. 21: Pilot Bruce Junes of Anchorage is recovering from his injuries and is in 'fair condition' according to Providence Alaska Medical Center spokesman Mike Canfield. UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: The pilot of the crashed plane has been ...Pilot injured in small plane crash at runway near Knik GlacierAlaska Dispatch NewsPilot injured in plane crash at Knik Glacier runwayKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherNTSB: Two Injured in Sunday Plane Crash Near Knik GlacieryouralaskalinkFairbanks Daily News-Miner -Mat-Su Valley Frontiersmanall 9 news articles »

Palmer man injured in Sunday night plane crash

Alaska Native NewsPalmer man injured in Sunday night plane crashKTNAA plane crash Sunday night has left a Palmer man with “serious” injuries, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Troopers received a call at about 8:45 p.m. Sunday stating that 54-year-old David L. Meyers of Palmer had been involved in a plane crash ...Pilot Injured in Sunday Talkeetna Plane CrashAlaska Native NewsPalmer pilot injured in small-plane crash at Talkeetna airportAlaska Dispatch NewsPalmer pilot seriously injured Sunday in plane crash near Talkeetna airportKTUU.comKTVA.com - Alaska News and Weather -Mat-Su Valley Frontiersmanall 8 news articles »

Sunday 20 September 2015

Pilot injured in small plane crash at runway near Knik Glacier

Alaska Dispatch NewsPilot injured in small plane crash at runway near Knik GlacierAlaska Dispatch NewsJunes was transported to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage by LifeMed with an injury described by troopers as non-life threatening. The sole passenger in the airplane was uninjured. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash.Pilot injured in plane crash at Knik Glacier runwayKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherTwo injured in plane crash near Knik Glacier Sunday afternoonKTUU.comOne injured in Sunday plane crashMat-Su Valley Frontiersmanall 4 news articles »

Pilot injured in small plane crash at runway near Knik Glacier

KTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherPilot injured in small plane crash at runway near Knik GlacierAlaska Dispatch NewsJunes was transported to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage by LifeMed with an injury described by troopers as non-life threatening. The sole passenger in the airplane was uninjured. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash.Pilot injured in plane crash at Knik Glacier runwayKTVA.com - Alaska News and WeatherTwo injured in plane crash near Knik Glacier Sunday afternoonKTUU.comOne injured in Sunday plane crashMat-Su Valley Frontiersmanall 4 news articles »

Saturday 19 September 2015

Three killed, seven injured in Alaska plane crash

Dispatch TimesThree killed, seven injured in Alaska plane crashDispatch TimesFletcher was a retired periodontist, close family friend Meagan Grossman said. She says the family requested the statement be released in its entirety. His family and his church community are grieving together'. “A service to celebrate Jim's life will ...Cottage Grove man survives deadly Alaska plane crashKVALAlaska adventure turns to tragedy as 3 killed, 7 injured in plane crashThe Boston GlobeGreenville man survives floatplane crash in AlaskaYoungstown VindicatorYahoo! Maktoob News -yourcentralvalley.comall 45 news articles »

Alaska plane crash victims are from Clovis, California, Shavertown, Pennsylvania

ABC30.comAlaska plane crash victims are from Clovis, California, Shavertown, PennsylvaniaABC30.comThe Alaska Air National Guard flew five of the more seriously injured survivors to Anchorage. Guard Staff Sgt. Edward Eagerton says the five were first flown to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, then transported by ground ambulance to one or more hospitals.3 Killed, 7 Hurt as Fishing Lodge's Plane Crashes in AlaskaABC NewsClovis periodontist, Hanford dairy owner among 3 killed in Alaska plane crashFresno BeeDentist from Luzerne County Killed in Alaska Plane Crashwnep.comall 564 news articles »

Friday 18 September 2015

Alaska plane crash kills 3 people; 7 survivors reported

ABC30.comAlaska plane crash kills 3 people; 7 survivors reportedCNNSeven people survived the crash, Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Edward Eagerton told CNN. "Medical personnel from a local clinic treated survivors. Two (survivors) stayed with them, and an additional five survivors who required a higher level of ...Alaska plane crash victims are from Clovis, California, Shavertown, PennsylvaniaABC30.comClovis periodontist, Hanford dairy owner among 3 killed in Alaska plane crashFresno BeeFloatplane Crashes in Alaska Leaving 3 Dead, 7 HurtNBCNews.comCBS Newsall 564 news articles »

Thursday 17 September 2015

Cottage Grove man survives deadly Alaska plane crash

KVALCottage Grove man survives deadly Alaska plane crashKVALThis Sept. 15, 2015 photo provided by Alaska State Troopers shows an aerial view of a small plane that crashed near a lake in rural southwest Alaska, killing three travelers from California and Pennsylvania and injuring seven others aboard, some ...and more »

NTSB Working Alaska Plane Crash Site

yourcentralvalley.comNTSB Working Alaska Plane Crash Siteyourcentralvalley.comWednesday investigators spent the day at the Alaskan plane crash site collecting evidence and taking pictures of everything as the families of two prominent businessmen in the Central Valley are mourning their deaths. Officials in Alaska provide a ...and more »

Shavertown man dies in Alaska plane crash

Citizens VoiceShavertown man dies in Alaska plane crashCitizens VoiceBILL ROTH / ALASKA DISPATCH NEWS NTSB aviation accident investigator Millicent Hoidal conducts an on-scene investigation at the crash site of the de Havilland DHC-3T Turbine Otter that crashed during takeoff from East Wind Lake in Alaska on ...Investigation continues into Iliamna plane crash that killed 3Alaska Dispatch NewsAfter the rescues, investigation begins into Iliamna plane crash that killed 3KTUU.comUpdate: authorities name pilot, passengers from fatal float plane crash ...KDLGall 10 news articles »

Investigation continues into Iliamna plane crash that killed 3

KTUU.comInvestigation continues into Iliamna plane crash that killed 3Alaska Dispatch NewsThe Otter, owned and operated by the Rainbow King Lodge, crashed shortly after takeoff from East Wind Lake, not far from the Iliamna Airport. The plane was being flown by 54-year-old John Furnia of New York, Alaska State Troopers said in an online ...After the rescues, investigation begins into Iliamna plane crash that killed 3KTUU.comall 9 news articles »

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Alaska authorities name survivors of deadly plane crash

Chron.comAlaska authorities name survivors of deadly plane crashThe Seattle TimesANCHORAGE — Alaska authorities have released the names of seven survivors of a floatplane that crashed near a lake, killing three tourists. The surviving pilot is identified by Alaska State Troopers as 54-year-old John Furnia of New York. He was ...The Latest: Alaska Plane Crash Survivors' Hometowns ReleasedABC NewsShavertown man among 3 killed in Alaska plane crashWilkes Barre Times-Leaderall 132 news articles »

Video: NTSB interview at Iliamna plane crash site

Alaska Dispatch NewsVideo: NTSB interview at Iliamna plane crash siteAlaska Dispatch NewsNTSB aviation accident investigator Millicent Hoidal speaks to the media while conducting an on-scene investigation at the Iliamna crash site of the de Havilland DHC-3T Turbine Otter that crashed during takeoff from East Wind Lake in the background on ...

3 killed, 7 hurt as fishing lodge's plane crashes in Alaska

6abc.com3 killed, 7 hurt as fishing lodge's plane crashes in AlaskaU.S. News & World ReportAnother Otter was involved in an August 2010 crash in Alaska that killed former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens and four others. Tuesday's crash was the ninth fatal plane crash in Alaska this year, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Allen Kenitzer said.Pennsylvania resident among Alaska plane crash victims6abc.comAlaska plane crash victims are from Clovis, California, Shavertown, PennsylvaniaABC30.comAlaska plane crash kills 3 people; 7 survivors reportedCNNFresno Bee -wnep.comall 564 news articles »

Bountiful man among survivors of deadly Alaska plane crash

KSL.comBountiful man among survivors of deadly Alaska plane crashKSL.comANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska authorities have released the names of seven survivors of a floatplane that crashed near a lake, killing three tourists. The surviving pilot is identified by Alaska State Troopers as 54-year-old John Furnia of New York.The Latest: Alaska Plane Crash Survivors' Hometowns ReleasedABC NewsMen aboard ill-fated floatplane came from across US to fishSan Francisco Chronicle (subscription)all 96 news articles »

Families of Alaska Plane Crash Victims Mourn Local Fishermen

yourcentralvalley.comFamilies of Alaska Plane Crash Victims Mourn Local Fishermenyourcentralvalley.comTony Degroot of Hanford, who was 80-years old, and 70-year old Jim Fletcher of Clovis were on a plane in Alaska on Tuesday morning, headed for a fishing excursion. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the float-equipped plane crashed ...

Bountiful man among survivors of deadly Alaska plane crash

KSL.comBountiful man among survivors of deadly Alaska plane crashKSL.comANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska authorities have released the names of seven survivors of a floatplane that crashed near a lake, killing three tourists. The surviving pilot is identified by Alaska State Troopers as 54-year-old John Furnia of New York.The Latest: Alaska Plane Crash Survivors' Hometowns ReleasedABC NewsAlaska authorities name survivors of deadly plane crashKTAR.comShavertown man among 3 killed in Alaska plane crashWilkes Barre Times-Leaderall 93 news articles »