1 killed in plane crash near Anchorage

Authorities say at least one person has died in the fiery crash of a single-engine plane at an airport northeast of Anchorage. KTVA reports that Anchorage Assistant Fire Chief Erich Scheunemann said two people were reported to be on the plane when it crashed Saturday afternoon at Birchwood Airport. Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley said one death had been confirmed.