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Two planes collide midair, 5 reported dead

A photo taken at the site of a plane crash, used for illustrative purposes.
A photo taken at the site of a plane crash, used for illustrative purposes.
The incident occurred in the skies north of Bethel before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, according to the Alaska National Guard.
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All five people aboard two small planes which crashed in a midair collision in Alaska have died.

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Troopers say responders at the scene have confirmed there were no survivors on either of the planes.

The planes involved in the crash are a Hageland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan carrying three people and a Renfro's Alaskan Adventures Piper PA-18 super cub with two people aboard, Officials say.

The operators of both planes have reacted to the mishap.

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