Alaska State Troopers, in collaboration with first responders from a variety of state, federal, and local agencies, are en route to the crash site, according to officials. The incident took place on the Tanana River, just a few miles from Fairbanks International Airport, authorities stated. The exact number of individuals aboard is currently unknown.
While the website www.airlines.net suggested that during its prime, a DC-4 (photo) typically accommodated 44 passengers, many have since been converted into freighters. Troopers issued a statement advising people to steer clear of the crash site. Troopers spokesperson John Dougherty declined to offer additional details and referred inquiries to the concise statement.