By Crash News Writer 
Nanwalek, AK (April 29, 2025) – A devastating plane crash near Nanwalek, south of Homer, claimed the lives of two passengers and left another seriously injured Monday afternoon, according to Alaska State Troopers.
The crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. on April 28 when a Cessna 207 operated by Smokey Bay Air went down during a commercial “part 135” flight originating from Homer. Authorities confirmed that there were three passengers on board at the time of the accident.
One survivor was medevaced to a hospital in the Anchorage area for emergency treatment, officials said. The names of the victims have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Responders from the Department of Public Safety and the National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the crash site and launched an active investigation into the cause of the incident. Efforts are ongoing to piece together what led to the fatal crash.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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