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Federal Aviation Administration says 7 killed, 1 survived jet crash in snow in Bangor, Maine

Seven of eight people aboard a Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet died after it crashed during takeoff amid a major winter storm, FAA said.

  • A Bombardier Challenger 600 jet crashed at Bangor International Airport around 7:45 p.m. on January 25, 2026, during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration .
  • Eight people were on board the private jet, and their conditions remain unknown, as reported by the FAA.
  • Emergency crews responded promptly to the crash site, with Bangor International Airport stating the runway is closed, as noted by a Penobscot County dispatcher.
  • The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, which occurred amid a severe snowstorm affecting much of the eastern U.S., according to the FAA.
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