Atlanta 8/10/2010 9:23:23 PM
News / Travel

3rd plane crash in 2 weeks in Alaska

There is no report on the passengers yet

Eight people were aboard the plane that crashed near Dillingham, Alaska. There is no word yet on the condition of the passengers, but officials fear fatalities. Among the passengers may have been former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. He was supposed to be traveling by plane near the crash site. The wreckage was spotted by a passing plane; rescue crews were sent out on Monday night. The rescue teams were delayed, however, due to severe weather.