Christopher Maize, 45, and Andrew Broders, 36, killed in plane crash near Chitina, Alaska
Modified Date:
Thu, 02/11/2021 - 4:25pmAccident Date:
Thursday, February 4, 2021No survivors found after plane crashes near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Two people are believed to have been on board a plane that crashed Thursday morning near Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska State Troopers said in an online report.
Two presumed dead in plane crash near Chitina
The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center was notified at 11:41 a.m. Thursday after an emergency locator beacon transmitter was activated near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
NTSB: Plane that crashed in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, killing 2, may have broken up in midair
The pilot and passenger have not been identified. The plane, which also carried U.S. mail, was flying from Gulkana to McCarthy, officials say.
Troopers identify 2 people killed in plane crash in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Midair breakups are uncommon and often involve bad weather. Johnson said investigators are looking into the weather, but that it did not appear to be an immediate factor.
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Type: Aircraft Accident
People Involved:
Christopher Maize
Andrew Broders
City:
Chitina, AKCounty:
Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AKArea:
Anchorage, AK
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