US EditionFederal Aviation Administration says 7 killed, 1 survived jet crash in snow in Bangor, Maine
- On January 25, 2026, the FAA said a jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport around 7:45 p.m., killing seven and seriously injuring one.
- Facing poor visibility and steady snowfall, Bangor, Maine experienced a winter storm warning with snow totals of 10 to 16 inches during a major storm affecting New England and the eastern U.S.
- The jet — a Bombardier Challenger 600 — flipped over and caught fire after departure, with Bangor Fire Department and neighboring agencies arriving within a minute and the runway closing shortly after.
- The airport closed shortly after the crash and remained closed Monday, with responders expected to work the site for hours; officials urged the public to avoid the area as some commercial flights were delayed or canceled.
- The FAA and NTSB said they are investigating, with federal teams expected on scene, and a 10 a.m. media briefing Monday scheduled at Bangor International Airport while leadership declines comment.
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Seven killed in private jet crash at Maine airport during winter storm
Seven people were killed and an eighth person survived when a private jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Private jet crashes while taking off during storm in Maine
(BANGOR, Maine) — A private jet carrying eight people crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine during the massive winter storm, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Preliminary information from the FAA said there was one survivor. Authorities have not disclosed the conditions of others on board. The FAA said the Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m. Sunday as the deadly storm slammed the North…
The Bombardier Challenger 600, which was carrying eight people, crashed on take-off.
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