Aircraft Runs Out of Fuel, Crashes near Port Alsworth

Aircraft Runs Out of Fuel, Crashes near Port Alsworth

Alaska State Troopers reported that an aircraft on the way to Port Alsworth on Tuesday evening ran out of fuel while enroute, causing the aircraft to crash and overturn. At 7:47 pm on Tuesday, troopers received a report of the activation of a Personal Locator Beacon approximately 20 miles northwest of Port Alsworth. Troopers from […]

Russia Kicks off Massive Military Exercises

Russia Kicks off Massive Military Exercises

Massive exercises conducted by the Russian air force bagan in that country on Monday according to the Russian Defense ministry. They report that 12,000 soldiers and 250 aircraft are taking part in what they call preparation for larger drills that are to take place in September. The maneuvers, which are to last until Thursday are […]

Two Pilots Survive Mid-Air Collision in Mat Valley

Two Pilots Survive Mid-Air Collision in Mat Valley

Alaska State Troopers have released the names of the two pilots involved in mid-air collision in the Matanuska Valley over the weekend as 35-year-old Alaska Wildlife Trooper Levi Duell and 52-year-old Eagle River resident Jeffrey Bara. It was just after 1 pm on Saturday afternoon that a report went in to the troopers reporting a mid-air […]