An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 3rd Wing, here crashed about 6:14 p.m. (Alaska time) July 28.
At the time of the accident, it was on a local training mission.
Four aircrew were on board, and their condition is unknown at this time. First responders are on scene.
A board of officers will investigate the accident, and more information will be released as it becomes available.