- Douglas DC-4 plane crashes into Alaskan river
- The plane had two passengers on board and their condition is unknown
- First responders performed an active rescue Tuesday morning
First responders conducted an “active rescue” Tuesday morning after a plane went down in the Tanana River area of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Alaska State Troopers teamed up with local, state and federal agencies to respond to the crash, which took place near Kallenberg Road, officials reported.
There were two people aboard the Douglas DC-4 plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The condition of the passengers on board remains unknown.
A witness reported hearing a massive explosion just before 10 a.m. local time and seeing a plane flying overhead with an engine on fire.
The witness said he heard what sounded like another explosion and a crash, then saw a huge cloud of black smoke.
First responders conducted an “active rescue” Tuesday morning after a plane crashed in the Tanana River area of Fairbanks, Alaska.
The number of passengers on board the Douglas DC-4 aircraft is currently unknown
A witness said he heard what sounded like another explosion and a crash, then saw a huge cloud of black smoke.
“Please avoid the area and expect an increased first responder presence in the area,” troopers said.
“We recognize the current situation involving the Douglas DC-4 aircraft on the Tanana River near Kallenberg Road,” the airport said in a statement provided by spokesperson Zak Mitchell. “Alaska State Troopers are actively leading the response and we are cooperating with them.”
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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