A small aircraft reportedly crashed and burst into flames at Soldotna airport in Alaska, killing all ten passengers on board.
The Sky News reports that the accident happened as the plane took off from Soldotna airport, around 60 miles from Anchorage.
An Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman said that the aircraft was engulfed in flames before firefighters were able to get to the crash site.
According to the report, the victims are yet to be identified.
The plane was operated by local company, Rediske Air, which provides sightseeing charters and air taxi services.
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