On the 23rd (local time) in Alaska, USA, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster transport plane crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, according to the Associated Press.



The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that two people were on board the crashed aircraft. Their condition has not been confirmed.

Military Transport Plane Crashes in Alaska, USA <br>[Image Source=AP Yonhap News]

Military Transport Plane Crashes in Alaska, USA
[Image Source=AP Yonhap News]

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The C-54 is a military transport version of the Douglas DC-4 passenger plane from World War II. It is a four-engine propeller aircraft commonly used for short to medium-range flights within 2,000 to 4,000 km.


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