Four Killed In Alaska Crash

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Hageland Aviation Cessna Caravan crashed near Saint Mary's, Alaska, on Friday evening, resulting in four fatalities, including the pilot and an infant.
  • Six people survived the crash, though their condition was not immediately known.
  • The aircraft was on a scheduled flight from Bethel to Mountain Village and Saint Mary's, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
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Four people, including the pilot and an infant boy, were killed when a Hageland Aviation Cessna Caravan went down near Saint Mary’s, Alaska, Friday evening. There were six survivors but their condition is not known. The aircraft was reported missing and the wreckage was found with the help of an emergency locator. Cause of the crash wasn’t immediately known. Temperature was about 20 degrees and winds were light at the time of the crash.

Authorities have identified the deceased as Rose Polty, Richard Polty, Wyatt Coffee and the pilot, Terry Hansen. The aircraft was on a scheduled flight from Bethel to Mountain Village and Saint Mary’s, an airline spokeswoman told The Associated Press.

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