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All on board killed in Alaska crash Alaska plane crash kills all 10 on board
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US authorities say an air taxi has crashed at an airport in Alaska, killing all 10 people on board.US authorities say an air taxi has crashed at an airport in Alaska, killing all 10 people on board.
National Transportation Safety Board investigator Clint Johnson said the pilot and nine passengers were killed at Soldotna Airport on Sunday morning.National Transportation Safety Board investigator Clint Johnson said the pilot and nine passengers were killed at Soldotna Airport on Sunday morning.
Meagan Peters of Alaska State Troopers said the fixed-wing aircraft was engulfed in flames before firefighters could reach it. The victims have not yet been identified.Meagan Peters of Alaska State Troopers said the fixed-wing aircraft was engulfed in flames before firefighters could reach it. The victims have not yet been identified.
Initial reports indicated the accident happened as the plane took off, Johnson said.Initial reports indicated the accident happened as the plane took off, Johnson said.
Flying across the vast northern state is common for Alaska residents, despite hazards including treacherous mountain passes and volatile weather.
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