Air Guardsmen work to recover victims from Alaska crash site Published Aug. 10, 2010 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Alaska Air National Guard Airmen are aiding victims of a plane that crashed near Dillingham, Alaska, Aug. 9. A downed plane reportedly carrying nine passengers was spotted 285 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska. Flight service officials in Dillingham contacted the Alaska ANG's 11th Rescue Coordination Center after losing contact with the De Havilland Twin Otter at around 7 p.m., National Guard officials said. Pararescue Airmen from the Alaska ANG's 212th Rescue Squadron arrived on the scene just before noon Aug. 10. They struggled against rough weather and had been expected to arrive around midnight last night, Maj. Guy Hayes said in a written statement. A Coast Guard C-130 Hercules is providing support overhead and will be available to take victims in need of serious medical treatment to Anchorage once victims are transported to Dillingham, officials said. Major Hayes' statement said five medical responders are on the scene. News reports estimate at least five fatalities.