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Names of Plane Crash Victims Released
08/03/2010 | by Denali National Park and Preserve News Release

The individuals onboard the Fairchild C-123 cargo plane that crashed in Denali National Park on Sunday, August 1 were Bill Michel, age 61of Delta Junction, Alaska; John Eshleman, age 52 of Wasilla, Alaska and Paul Quartly, age 66 of Wasilla, Alaska. Michel was the owner of All West
Freight, Inc. and the plane’s pilot. The identities were determined through interviews with acquaintances, friends, and relatives familiar with the plane and the intended flight on Sunday.
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Plane Involved in Denali Park Crash Identified
08/03/2010 | by Denali National Park and Preserve News Release

The multi-engine cargo plane involved in the Sunday, August 1 accident in Denali National Park was a Fairchild C-123 registered to All West Freight, Inc. of Delta Junction, Alaska. There were three people reported to be on
board. It appears as if there were no survivors. The identities are not being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin.

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Plane Crashes in Denali National Park With Fatalities
08/03/2010 | by Denali National Park and Preserve News Release

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 1 a large multi-engine cargo-type aircraft crashed into the south-facing slope of Mount Healy
within a mile of the park headquarters and approximately 200 yards north of the Denali Park Road. The crash started a wildland fire, which is currently contained at approximately one acre. As the fire is still active, a
thorough investigation of the scene is not possible until the fire is under control. There are fatalities, but the number and identities can not be confirmed at this time.

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