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4 dead after small plane crashes into scenic tidal waterway
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The identities of the victims have been determined, including the pilot, who was 68 years old, and three other men, ages 65 and 20, among them. From Seldovia, Alaska: A small aircraft went down in a body of water, resulting in the deaths of four adults.
From Seldovia, Alaska: A small aircraft went down in a body of water, resulting in the deaths of four adults. The pilot and three passengers were on board when the plane sank. Authorities were able to recover the bodies after the tide level dropped. The identities of the victims have been determined, including the pilot, who was 68 years old, and three other men, ages 65 and 20, among them.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the type of plane involved and the response of emergency crews.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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