Alaska Plane Crash

Former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe Alive After Alaska Plane Crash

Evan McMorris-Santoro | August 10, 2010, 4:12PM

Former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe

Former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe survived the Alaska plane crash that killed former Sen. Ted Stevens, according to defense contractor EADS North America. O'Keefe is the CEO of the company, which specializes in aviation.

"It was with a great sense of relief and gratitude that we learned that Sean, and his son,
Kevin, survived the aircraft crash in Alaska. We extend our deepest sympathy to the
families of those less fortunate in this terrible accident," EADS Chairman Ralph Crosby told TPMDC in a statement. "We owe a debt of gratitude for the heroic efforts of the members of the rescue crew and others who rushed to the scene. We look forward to Sean's full recovery and his rapid return to EADS North America."

Alaska Plane Crash

Former NASA Adminstrator Aboard Downed Plane In Alaska

Evan McMorris-Santoro | August 10, 2010, 11:11AM

Former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe

Former Bush administration NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe was aboard the plane that crashed in remote Alaska last night, according to EADS North America, the defense contractor for which he's served as CEO since October 2009. Former Sen. Ted Stevens was also reportedly on board.

EADS spokesperson Guy Hicks said, "No other details are available at this time."

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