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Bangor, Maine – Seven people died, and one person was seriously injured when a Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport on Sunday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported.
The twin-engine turbo-fan jet went down around 7:45 pm local time. The crash occurred during snowy weather and low visibility conditions.
Investigation Underway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has started investigating the crash. The NTSB noted that local authorities handle victim information. Meanwhile, Bombardier referred questions about the crash to the NTSB.
Airport director Jose Saavedra said he was awaiting guidance from federal partners and declined to comment further.
Timeline of the Crash
An air traffic control recording captured an alert 45 seconds after the plane was cleared for takeoff: “Aircraft upside down. We have a passenger aircraft upside down.” First responders arrived at the scene in less than a minute.
The airport remained closed on Monday morning while authorities worked on emergency operations and investigation preparations.
Flight and Ownership Details
The private jet had arrived in Maine from Texas. FAA records show the aircraft entered service in April 2020. The registered owner shares a Houston address with the law firm Arnold & Itkin.
The investigation continues, and authorities are examining weather conditions, aircraft operations, and other possible factors.
