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Passenger's Dramatic Footage Shows Small Plane Crashing Down in Alaska
The pilot reported engine surging before the Cessna Caravan lost altitude, and all 10 people aboard were rescued by helicopter, investigators said.
- On Monday, a Wright Air Service Cessna Caravan made an emergency landing in Alaska's Brooks Range after the pilot reported engine problems shortly after departing Coldfoot for Anaktuvuk Pass.
- Passenger Brett Fillipi captured video showing the single-engine propeller plane bouncing to a stop in a mountain meadow after the pilot reported the engine began surging and making unusual sounds.
- Ten people were on board the 7-year-old aircraft, which sustained significant damage during the landing; all passengers were later rescued by helicopter with no injuries reported.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is working to recover the wreckage and examine the aircraft's engine, while the Federal Aviation Administration is also investigating what caused the incident.
- Wright Air Service carries about 40,000 passengers annually on scheduled flights to remote Alaskan towns; this incident occurs amid broader industry focus on aviation safety following recent high-profile close calls.
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