A World War II-era Douglas C-54 plane crashed along the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Alaska State Troopers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that two people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash. The plane had taken off from Fairbanks International Airport at 10 a.m. local time when the incident occurred. Emergency responders from local, state, and federal agencies are at the scene, and the public is advised to avoid the area. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
World War II-Era Plane Crashes in Alaska; Two Aboard
