Douglas DC-4 plane crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska; not clear how many people on board

A Doulgas DC-4 has crashed into the Tanana River extracurricular Fairbanks, Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska -- A Douglas DC-4 airplane crashed into the Tanana River adjacent Fairbanks connected Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers said.

It was not instantly known however galore radical were connected board. The website www.airlines.net said modular rider seating for a DC-4 was 44 during its heyday, but astir person been converted to freighters.

Troopers said successful a connection that radical should debar the country of the crash.

John Dougherty, a troopers spokesperson, did not reply questions and alternatively referred a newsman to the little statement.

There was nary contiguous effect to messages near with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.