The ill-fated craft, identified as a Douglas DC-4, was reportedly transporting 2 passengers at the time of its descent into the river’s waters on Tuesday morning, prompting swift responses from rescue personnel, according to local reports. In response to questions, an Alaska Air Fuel representative confirmed that the company owned and operated DC-4 aircraft, but they were unaware of any recent crashes.
In the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska, reports have surfaced regarding an aircraft crash within the Tanana River, as relayed by state troopers. The ill-fated craft, identified as a Douglas DC-4, was reportedly transporting 2 passengers at the time of its descent into the river’s waters on Tuesday morning, prompting swift responses from rescue personnel.
In response to questions, an Alaska Air Fuel representative confirmed that the company owned and operated DC-4 aircraft, but they were unaware of any recent crashes. 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 advisories cautioning people not to approach the area, though details about the incident are still scarce.
Official channels, including the airport administration, have affirmed their collaborative engagement with Alaska State Troopers in coordinating response efforts. Furthermore, it has been communicated that investigative endeavors into the circumstances surrounding the crash will be spearheaded jointly by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), pursuant to established protocols governing such aviation incidents.
Records obtained from www.airlines.net indicate that in its heyday, the Douglas DC-4 could carry up to 44 passengers in normal form, albeit many of them have since been converted to freight versions. Coming from a time when World War II was still very much in effect, this type of aircraft was very important when it came to historical events like the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and 1949. As of right now, there aren’t many DC-4s in service. Reports indicate that Alaska Air Fuel is one of the owners, allegedly keeping two of these aircraft at their Palmer, Alaska, facility.
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