Tragedy struck in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday when a Douglas DC-4 airplane crashed with two individuals on board. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the aircraft, a Douglas C-54 variant of the DC-4, went down southwest of Fairbanks International Airport around 10 a.m. local time (2 p.m. ET).
Alaska State Troopers confirmed that the crash site was near the Tanana River, prompting a multi-agency response and a warning for the public to steer clear of the area.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, with investigations underway by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
Authorities from Fairbanks International Airport released a statement addressing the crash involving the vintage Douglas DC-4 on the Tanana River near Kallenberg Road, approximately 15 miles southwest of the airport. The airport assured its cooperation with law enforcement in managing the situation.
The Douglas DC-4, initially designed as a military aircraft in the late 1930s, has the capacity to accommodate numerous passengers, as per the Aviation Safety Network.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
