WATCH: Passenger captures his crash landing after the pilot made a forced emergency landing in the Brooks Range, Alaska, following a loss of engine power.
No injuries were reported on the Wright Air Service flight between Coldfoot and Anaktuvuk Pass on Monday, according to Clint Johnson, Alaska chief of the National Transportation Safety Board.
Two helicopter operators flew to the area, rescued the pilot and passengers, and flew them back to Coldfoot, where they are expected to be flown to Fairbanks, Johnson said.
Wright Air carries more than 40,000 passengers a year on scheduled flights to several dozen communities in Interior and northern Interior Alaska, according to the companyโs website.
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For those that don't know, Suni Williams is one of the most accomplished astronauts in history. I felt very fortunate to meet her at the Crew 1 launch in late 2020.
She was selected in 1998, spent more than 600 days in space, commanded Expedition 33, completed nine spacewalks totaling over 60 hours, and flew missions on the Space Shuttle, Soyuz, Starliner, and Dragon spacecraft. Flying on four different spacecraft is very much worth emphasizing! She became the first woman to pilot a new orbital spacecraft and was both the first person to run a marathon and complete a triathlon in space.
Her mission on Expedition 74 reflects decades of experience, trust, and leadership at the highest level.
Thank you, Suni, for setting the gold standard for human spaceflight and inspiring everyone who follows.