Two US Army Corps of Engineers employees among 8 killed in Alaska charter plane crash

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Army Corps of Engineers employees were among the eight who were killed this week when a charter plane crashed in southwestern Alaska , the military confirmed Friday.

The twin-engine Cessna 441 got caught in fog on Thursday as it flew from Anchorage bound for the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site.

The identities of the passengers have yet to be released.

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Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Eleventh Air Force, said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.

He continued, "These individuals were dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment.

Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends, and teammates during this devastating time.

We are profoundly grateful for the swift and tireless response of our search and recovery professionals." DEADLY MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASH IN TEXAS KILLS 2, SPARKS WILDFIRE AND FORCES EVACUATIONS: OFFICIALS Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site is one of several remote radar sites that track aircraft operating around Alaska.

The military said the families of the employees have been notified and their identities would be released 24 hours after the families found out.

ARMY IDENTIFIES 2 PILOTS KILLED IN APACHE HELICOPTER CRASH NEAR FORT HOOD DURING TRAINING EXERCISE "I join Alaskans in condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham today," Republican Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski wrote in a statement.

"I've traveled extensively with Security Aviation throughout Alaska, and have met many of their experienced pilots." "I appreciate the U.S.