Sunday , November 24 2024

Douglas DC-4 Fairbanks Crash: Plane with 2 passengers falls into Alaska's Tanana River

Reports have emerged of a plane crash in the Tanana River, around Fairbanks, Alaska, as released by state troopers. Douglas DC-4 The ill-fated vessel, identified as , was reportedly carrying 2 passengers when it descended into the river waters on Tuesday morning, prompting a prompt response from rescue personnel.

In response to questions, an Alaska Air Fuel representative confirmed that the company owned and operated DC-4 aircraft, but that they were unaware of any recent accidents. The alleged scene, which is located close to the Tanana River and a few miles from Fairbanks International Airport, has been designated as a scene of interest. Alaska State Troopers have issued an advisory warning people not to go to the area, though details about the incident are still scarce.

Official channels, including airport administration, have confirmed their collaborative partnership with Alaska State Troopers in coordinating response efforts. Additionally, it is reported that investigative efforts into the circumstances surrounding the accident were led jointly by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in accordance with established protocols governing such aviation incidents. Will go.

Records obtained from www.airlines.net indicate that in its heyday, the Douglas DC-4 could carry 44 passengers in normal form, although many of them were later converted to freighter versions. From a time when World War II was still very much in effect, this type of aircraft was very important for historical events such as the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and 1949. Currently, there are not many DC-4s in service. Reports indicate that Alaska Air Fuel is one of the owners, reportedly keeping two of these aircraft at its Palmer, Alaska facility.