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Small plane crashes into water near remote Alaska town of Seldovia
Emergency responders waited for the tide to recede to reach the submerged aircraft after it crashed shortly after takeoff.
The short version
- A Piper PA-24-260 small plane crashed into the Seldovia Slough shortly after departing Seldovia Airport in Alaska.
- Rescuers and Alaska State Troopers were delayed in reaching the submerged aircraft, waiting for the tide to recede.
- The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
Key facts
- A Piper PA-24-260 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Seldovia, Alaska, coming to rest submerged in about 15 feet of water in the Seldovia Slough.[Associated Press]
- Alaska State Troopers waited for the tide to go out on Wednesday evening to access the crashed plane.[Associated Press]
- The aircraft model involved can carry between one and four people.[Associated Press]
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- Official details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact number of passengers on board and whether there are any survivors.[Associated Press]
Sources
- Small plane crashes in water next to remote Alaska coastal townAssociated Press