(CNN) -- An Air Force C-17 cargo plane crashed on a local training mission near Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska on Wednesday, a captain at the base told CNN.
The aircraft, assigned to the 3rd Wing at the base, crashed about 6:14 p.m. local time, Capt. Uriah Orland said.
Four crewmembers were on board. Their conditions are unknown at this time, he said.
First responders are on scene, and a board of officers will investigate the accident.
CNN
