A tragic plane crash near Seldovia, Alaska, claimed the lives of four individuals on Wednesday, according to state authorities. The incident involved a Piper PA-24 aircraft that had departed from Anchorage and was nearing Seldovia airport when it crashed in Seldovia Slough close to the shore.
The aircraft ended submerged in approximately 15 feet of water, leading Alaska State Troopers and other responders to wait until the tide receded to access the wreckage. All four occupants of the plane were subsequently recovered but pronounced dead. Authorities are withholding their identities until their next of kin are informed.
The cause of the crash is still unknown, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation. This accident is the second fatal aircraft incident in Alaska within a week, highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety in the region.
Further details will be provided as the story develops.